Water restrictions in Louisville, KY — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Louisville does not have a standing outdoor water use ordinance or regular watering schedule restrictions. Louisville Water Company draws from the Ohio River and generally has abundant supply. Voluntary conservation requests may be issued during rare drought conditions, but mandatory restrictions are uncommon in this climate.
Louisville Water Company provides water service to Louisville Metro and surrounding counties, drawing primarily from the Ohio River — one of the nation's largest freshwater sources. Unlike arid western cities, Louisville does not have a standing tiered water rate schedule, mandatory odd/even watering day restrictions, or a permanent outdoor watering ordinance. Voluntary conservation requests may be issued by Louisville Water Company or Metro Government during drought conditions, but mandatory restrictions have been rare and temporary. There is no provision in the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances creating a standing water restriction schedule. Property owners are encouraged to practice water-efficient landscaping, but no fine schedule exists for routine outdoor water use.
No standing violations for routine outdoor watering. Violations would only apply if a formal emergency conservation order were issued by Louisville Water Company or Metro Government during a declared drought emergency.
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