Water restrictions in Allegheny County, PA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Allegheny County has no routine water-use restrictions. Pittsburgh Water (PWSA) and suburban authorities such as Pennsylvania American Water serve the region and do not impose outdoor-watering schedules except during rare drought emergencies declared by PA DEP.
Western Pennsylvanias humid continental climate and reliable surface water supply from the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers mean water scarcity is not a routine concern. PWSA serves Pittsburgh and adjacent communities; Pennsylvania American Water and smaller municipal authorities serve the suburbs. PA DEP coordinates drought response under 27 Pa.C.S. Ch. 33, classifying counties as drought watch, warning, or emergency. Voluntary conservation is requested at watch, mandatory restrictions at emergency. No day-of-week or time-of-day watering rules are in effect during normal conditions.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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