Water restrictions in Islip, NY — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) enforces mandatory odd/even outdoor watering in Islip from May 1 through September 30. Odd-numbered addresses water on odd dates, even on even dates; no watering between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
SCWA serves most of Islip through the sole-source Long Island aquifer. The odd/even schedule is a year-round Suffolk County ordinance designed to reduce peak demand and protect groundwater. Drip irrigation and hand-held hoses with automatic shut-off nozzles are exempt from the daytime restriction. SCWA sends warning letters for first offenses and escalates to fines. During drought advisories SCWA can impose further limits including a full outdoor-use ban.
First offense: written warning. Second: $100 fine. Third and beyond: up to $500 and possible service interruption.
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