Water restrictions in Dearborn, MI — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Dearborn buys water from Great Lakes Water Authority and imposes no permanent outdoor watering restrictions, though voluntary conservation is encouraged and emergency limits may apply during main breaks.
Dearborn receives drinking water from the Great Lakes Water Authority sourced from Lake Huron and the Detroit River. The Great Lakes basin generally does not face the drought pressures that drive California or Arizona water restrictions. As a result, Dearborn does not have mandatory day or time restrictions for lawn watering or irrigation. Residents are encouraged to water early morning or evening to reduce evaporation and follow best practices for efficient irrigation. Emergency restrictions can be imposed during water main breaks, mechanical issues at GLWA pumping stations, or boil water advisories. Commercial irrigation systems should use rain sensors where required by plumbing code. Cross-connection control requirements apply to irrigation systems connected to potable supply. Water conservation rebates occasionally are offered by GLWA and regional partners.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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