Water restrictions in Cook County, IL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Unincorporated Cook County does not have a standing county-level watering restriction. Water supply is managed by local water utilities and the Illinois EPA. Restrictions may be imposed during drought emergencies.
Cook County does not impose standing lawn watering restrictions for unincorporated areas. Water supply in suburban Cook County is managed by various local water utilities and the Illinois EPA. Lake Michigan Water Allocation permits govern withdrawals for communities drawing from the lake. During drought emergencies, the Governor may declare water conservation measures. Individual water districts may impose voluntary or mandatory watering restrictions during dry periods. The Cook County Watershed Management Ordinance (administered by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District) focuses on stormwater management rather than irrigation restrictions. Illinois encourages water conservation but does not have a permanent odd/even watering schedule like western states.
No standing county restrictions. Utility-specific violations may apply during declared emergencies. State drought orders: mandatory compliance.
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