Water restrictions in Hartford, CT — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Hartford may enforce watering restrictions during drought. CT DEEP manages drought declarations. Permanent mandatory schedules are uncommon.
Hartford follows CT DEEP drought management guidelines and local water utility rules. Connecticut does not typically have permanent mandatory watering schedules. During declared drought emergencies, DEEP issues voluntary or mandatory conservation measures including watering restrictions. Local water utilities may impose their own restrictions. CGS §22a-381d authorizes water conservation measures during drought conditions.
Drought restriction violations: warnings, then fines $50 to $250. Water utility may impose surcharges.
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