Water restrictions in Kings County, NY — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Brooklyn has no routine drought restrictions, but NYC DEP can impose watering limits during declared droughts under NYC Admin Code §24-322.
New York City enjoys abundant water supply from the Catskill/Delaware system, so Brooklyn typically has no routine outdoor watering restrictions. However, under NYC Admin Code §24-322 and DEP Rules 15 RCNY Chapter 24, the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) may declare a drought watch, warning, or emergency. During a drought emergency, outdoor uses such as lawn watering, car washing (except at commercial facilities using recycled water), and ornamental fountain operation can be banned. Open fire hydrants illegally is prohibited year-round under §24-333, with fines up to $1,000. All outdoor hose connections must have working backflow prevention devices.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Kings County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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