Water restrictions in Hampton, VA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Hampton follows Hampton Roads regional water conservation guidelines. Mandatory restrictions may be imposed during drought conditions. Odd-even watering schedules may be activated during water supply emergencies.
Hampton receives water from the Hampton Roads regional system and follows conservation guidelines set by the regional water authority. During normal conditions, voluntary conservation is encouraged. During drought, mandatory restrictions may include odd-even watering schedules based on address numbers, time-of-day restrictions, and limits on car washing and pool filling. The city issues public notices when restrictions change.
Violating mandatory water restrictions during drought emergencies results in warnings followed by fines for repeat offenses.
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