Why are there watering regulations?

Who do the regulations apply to?  

When can I water my lawn?

What does odd/even mean?

Can I install sod anytime?  

When can I fill my swimming pool?  

What is the fine for not following the regulations?  

Q:        Why are there watering regulations?

 A:        The regulations are designed to ensure the safety of the Village's Water System and encourage water conservation. Specifically, the regulations help to maintain the Village's water supply levels during dry weather conditions when little rainfall occurs which is necessary to ensure public safety by meeting fire-fighting requirements.

 Q:        Who do the regulations apply to?  

A:        All persons and properties using water within the Village or unincorporated areas which are connected to the Village's Water System, regardless of whether any person using the Water has a contract for service with the Village.

 Q:        When can I water my lawn?

 A:        Lawn sprinkling is permitted from 6:00 - 9:00 AM and 6:00 - 9:00 PM following the odd/even rule.  There are no restrictions when watering with a hand held device.   

Q:        What does odd/even mean?

 A:            Properties ending in odd numbers may use lawn sprinklers on odd numbered calendar days and properties ending in even numbers may use lawn sprinklers on even numbered calendar days during the approved times.  

Q:        Can I install sod anytime?  

A:        Use of water from the Village Water System for the establishment of new sod, seed or landscaping is prohibited from July 1^st through August 31^st. You may lay sod during the prohibited period if you use from a source other than the Village Water System.

Q:        When can I fill my swimming pool?  

A:        There are no restrictions when filling swimming pools that are fifty (50) gallons or less.  All properties with swimming pools more than fifty (50) gallons must follow the odd/even watering restrictions during permitted hours of use.  

Q:        What is the fine for not following the regulations?  

A:        The Village issues a $50 fine for the first offense, a $125 fine for the second offense and a $500 fine for each subsequent offense.  Unpaid fines will be added to the water bill of the property at which the offense occurred.