Water restrictions in Waukegan, IL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Water restrictions in Waukegan are managed by the city's water utility and Lake Michigan supply. Seasonal conservation measures may apply during drought conditions.
Waukegan draws water from Lake Michigan. Water restrictions during drought or high-demand periods are managed by the city's water utility. The Illinois EPA promotes water conservation but does not mandate specific residential irrigation schedules. Seasonal odd/even watering schedules may be imposed during drought. Contact Waukegan Water Department for current restrictions.
Water waste (runoff, midday watering) carries fines of $50–$200 per occurrence. Drought-stage violations escalate from warnings to $100-$500 fines with potential service flow restriction for repeat violators.
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