Water restrictions in Will County, IL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Unincorporated Will County does not have standing countywide irrigation restrictions. Water restrictions may be imposed during drought conditions by local water utilities or the Illinois EPA. Many unincorporated residents are on private wells. Water conservation is encouraged but not generally mandated outside drought periods.
Will County follows local water utility conservation rules. Landscape watering may be restricted to designated days and times during peak demand or drought. Watering during rain prohibited. Runoff onto streets and sidewalks prohibited. Illinois cities use staged drought response plans with increasing restrictions. Lake Michigan water allocation is regulated for communities drawing from the lake. Central and southern Illinois cities relying on rivers and wells may face different restrictions. Rain sensors on irrigation systems encouraged.
Water waste: warning, then fines $25 to $200. Drought stage violations: escalating fines. Surcharges possible.
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