Water restrictions in Tinley Park, IL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Tinley Park receives Lake Michigan water through Oak Lawn and enforces odd-even outdoor watering restrictions during the May to September sprinkling season. IDNR's Lake Michigan Water Allocation rules (17 Ill. Adm. Code 3730) govern regional supply.
Tinley Park's public water supply comes from Lake Michigan, sourced through the City of Oak Lawn. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Office of Water Resources allocates Lake Michigan water to suburban communities under 17 Ill. Adm. Code 3730, requiring efficient use. Tinley Park enforces outdoor watering restrictions during the sprinkling season (typically May 15 to September 15), with odd-numbered addresses watering on odd calendar days and even-numbered addresses on even days. Watering is generally prohibited between 12:00 noon and 6:00 PM to reduce evaporation. Emergency drought bans may be imposed. Drip irrigation, hand-held watering, and rain barrels are generally exempt. Contact Tinley Park Public Works at (708) 444-5500.
Water restriction violations typically result in warnings followed by fines of $50 to $250 per offense. Repeat violators may face service disconnection in extreme drought emergencies. Unauthorized hydrant use carries higher penalties up to $1,000.
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