Water restrictions in Providence, RI — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Providence Water Supply Board may impose watering restrictions during drought or supply emergencies. Rhode Island also has statewide water conservation programs.
Providence Water Supply Board manages the city's water supply from the Scituate Reservoir system. During drought conditions, the utility may implement mandatory watering restrictions including odd/even schedules, time-of-day limits, and potentially full outdoor watering bans. Rhode Island's Water Resources Board can also impose statewide drought restrictions. Even without restrictions, water conservation is encouraged, and efficient irrigation practices are recommended.
Violating mandatory water restrictions may result in warnings, fines, and potential water service restrictions.
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