Water restrictions in Takoma Park, MD — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
WSSC Water serves Takoma Park and implements staged drought restrictions: odd/even watering schedules, then two-day limits, then full outdoor bans. The city promotes rain barrels and native plantings.
Water service in Takoma Park is provided by WSSC Water (formerly Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission), which serves Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. During normal conditions, WSSC recommends voluntary water conservation but does not restrict outdoor irrigation. During drought conditions, WSSC implements a staged restriction system. Stage 1 limits outdoor watering to odd/even schedules based on house number and restricts watering to before 10 AM and after 8 PM. Stage 2 limits watering to two designated days per week. Stage 3 bans all non-essential outdoor water use including lawn irrigation, car washing, and filling swimming pools. WSSC monitors the Patuxent and Potomac River water supply systems and announces restrictions through media and direct customer notification. Takoma Park supplements WSSC restrictions with its own sustainability programs encouraging rain barrel installation, rain gardens, and conversion from turf to drought-tolerant native plantings. The city has offered rebate programs for rain barrels through its stormwater management initiatives.
WSSC drought restriction violations: written warning for first offense, then fines up to $250 per day. Service may be restricted for repeat violations during severe drought.
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