Water Use Rules in York County, SC (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in York County, South Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of York County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Recycled Water Rules

During a Stage 2 mandatory drought in York County, water slides and similar water-based recreation can't keep running on fresh water. Section 54.04(C)(2)(b)4 of the county's Drought Response Plan requires 'recycled water must be in use for water slides and other water-related activities to continue operations,' and newly built pools may be filled only once per drought period.

York County Recycled Water Drought Rule

Significant Restrictions

York County, S.C. Code § 54.04(C)(2)(b)4

4. Discourage water-based recreational activities that require filling newly constructed or drained structures such as swimming pools, water slides or other water-based recreational equipment. Reduce filling or maintaining public or private swimming pools to the minimal amount of make-up water necessary to maintain the structural integrity of the pool and the filtration system. Newly constructe...

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Leak Reporting Duty

York County requires customers on its water system to fix distribution leaks fast once a drought stage is declared. Under § 54.04(B)(3) of the county's Drought Response Plan, the utility 'reserves the right to cease water service' to any customer given a ten-day notice to repair a leak who fails to comply, and staff intensify leak-detection countywide once a Stage 1 drought is declared.

York County Water Leak Reporting Duty

Some Restrictions

York County, S.C. Code § 54.04(B)(3)

(3) Intensify maintenance efforts to identify and correct water leaks in the distribution system. The utility reserves the right to cease water service to customers who have been given a ten-day notice to repair one or more leaks and have failed to do so; and

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Water Use Rules by City in York County

1 cities in York County have their own water use rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

Rock HillPop. 75,048

2 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Recycled Water Rules

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