Water restrictions in McKeesport, PA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
No routine outdoor water restrictions in McKeesport. Pennsylvania American Water serves the area with generally abundant supply from the Monongahela/Youghiogheny river system. PA DEP drought advisories may trigger voluntary conservation.
McKeesport is served by Pennsylvania American Water, which draws from the Monongahela and Youghiogheny river watersheds. Pennsylvania's eastern-state riparian water law (unlike western prior-appropriation states) generally does not impose outdoor watering schedules. The PA Drought Management Plan (under 27 Pa.C.S. §3301 and the PA State Water Plan) provides a tiered response: Drought Watch (voluntary 5% reduction), Drought Warning (voluntary 10-15% reduction), and Drought Emergency (mandatory restrictions). During an Emergency declaration, non-essential water uses such as lawn watering, car washing, and pool filling may be restricted. Pennsylvania American Water may impose its own conservation measures during supply stress. Check the PA DEP drought status map or utility notices before running sprinklers during dry periods.
Violating a Drought Emergency order issued under 27 Pa.C.S. §3301 can bring fines up to $300 plus water service restrictions. Routine overwatering is not penalized in non-drought conditions.
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