Water restrictions in Marion County, IN — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Marion County water is supplied by Citizens Water (Veolia). No mandatory outdoor watering restrictions apply in normal conditions. Voluntary conservation is requested during declared drought emergencies. Indianapolis-Marion County has a plentiful water supply from the White River and groundwater.
Marion County follows local water utility guidelines for landscape watering. Indiana generally has adequate rainfall and does not typically impose permanent watering restrictions. During drought conditions, the local water utility or city may impose temporary watering restrictions including odd/even watering days and time-of-day restrictions. Indiana DNR monitors water resources statewide. Well water users in rural areas may face additional restrictions during drought. Stormwater management requirements may apply to new development.
Drought restriction violations: warning, then fines $25 to $100. Water surcharges may apply during mandatory conservation.
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