Conservation
St. Charles River Corridor Foundation
Ferson-Otter Creek Watershed
Fox River Ecosystem Partnership
CMAP - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Conservation Foundation
Chicago Wilderness Alliance
Water Restrictions & Permit
The City Code 13.16.205 establishes regulations for outdoor water use year round. Even-numbered addresses may water on even-numbered days, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Odd-numbered addresses may water on odd-numbered days during the same times. Sprinkling is prohibited citywide 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Seasonal Water & Sewer Tips: Summer
Summer
Water Conservation Tips
Water usage increases dramatically during summer’s dry weather when lawn-sprinkling demand occurs. To ensure that outdoor watering is effective and efficient, lawn sprinkling is regulated by City Code, Section 13.16.205. Other things you can do to conserve water and save money are:
Seasonal Water & Sewer Tips: Spring
Spring Water & Sewer Tips
- Help Our Watershed - The City's storm sewer collection system consists of over 163 miles of piping and 8,500 structures and inlets. Water and materials that enter the storm sewer are released directly into a local stream, river or pond. Cleaning and maintaining this system is vital to the ecological health of these waterways. Everyone can help by ensuring that only storm water runs through our storm sewer system. Never put chemicals or other materials into a storm drain.