Ramsey County, MN Landscaping Rules: Water Restrictions (2026)
Water restrictions in Ramsey County, MN, also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance, set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Key Facts
- Utility
- St. Paul Regional Water Services
- Schedule
- Even/odd address by day
- Allowed hours
- Before noon or after 6 p.m.
- Trigger
- DNR drought restrictive phase
- Max fine
- Up to $150
Summary
Ramsey County sets no watering schedule. St. Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) enforces even/odd-address outdoor watering during drought: odd addresses water on odd days, even on even days, and only before noon or after 6 p.m. Fines can reach $150.
Customers with odd-numbered addresses are asked to limit outdoor watering to odd-numbered days of the month, while customers with even-numbered addresses are asked to limit outdoor water use to even-numbered days of the month. Outdoor watering can only take place before noon or after 6 p.m. any day.
Full Breakdown
Water supply is run by St. Paul Regional Water Services, not the county. SPRWS's retail area covers Saint Paul, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Lilydale, Maplewood, Mendota, Mendota Heights and West Saint Paul. When the Minnesota DNR declares a restrictive drought phase, SPRWS imposes an even/odd schedule: customers with odd-numbered addresses water on odd-numbered days and even-numbered addresses on even days, with watering allowed only before noon or after 6 p.m. In its 2021 drought action SPRWS enforced these limits with outreach, written notices and fines. Outside drought declarations, watering is generally unrestricted.
Violations & Fines
During enforced drought restrictions, SPRWS uses written notices and fines of up to $150 for noncompliance within its retail service area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a permanent watering ban in Ramsey County?
How does the even/odd rule work?
Sources & Official References
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