Water restrictions in New Rochelle, NY — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
New Rochelle Water Department may impose watering restrictions during droughts. Typical restrictions include odd/even day watering and midday irrigation bans. No permanent year-round schedule.
The New Rochelle Water Department serves the city and portions of neighboring communities. During declared drought conditions (by Westchester County or NYS DEC), the utility can impose mandatory watering restrictions such as odd/even address day watering, prohibited midday irrigation (10am-6pm), and bans on car washing or lawn watering. Automatic irrigation systems must be equipped with rain sensors under NYS General Business Law §239-a.
Drought restriction violations: warning for first offense, $100-$500 fines for subsequent violations. Water service may be reduced for chronic offenders.
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