Indianapolis Water Restrictions 2026
Marion County · Indiana
Published:
Permanent Seasonal Odd/Even (May–September)
We have not independently verified this city’s watering schedule. Rules change with drought stage and can be updated at short notice. Confirm your assigned watering days on the Citizens Energy Group official page before watering. Following the wrong schedule can result in a municipal fine.
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Before 10:00 AM
Allowed Hours
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Check Your Watering Day With Indianapolis
We have not verified Indianapolis’s current watering schedule against an official source. Watering rules are set by your city and change with drought stage.
Confirm your assigned days on Indianapolis’s official water page: Citizens Energy Group.
Allowed Watering Hours
No outdoor irrigation between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM from May 1 through September 30.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any day with a shut-off nozzle.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
$50 first · $100 second
Citizens Energy Group issues $50 first-offense citations and $100 for second within 12 months.
🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
Indiana HOA law requires acceptance of municipal ordinances; Indianapolis' permanent seasonal ordinance supersedes HOA rules.
If your homeowners association sends a violation notice for a dormant or brown lawn during the current restriction period, respond in writing citing the applicable law and include a copy of the Citizens Energy Group's current restriction order. Most HOAs will rescind the notice once they are made aware of the legal protections in place. If the issue persists, contact your county’s code enforcement division for assistance.
Why These Restrictions Exist
Citizens Energy Group serves 290,000 customers from White River, Fall Creek, and Geist/Morse reservoirs. Reservoirs at 75–80% of capacity. Marion County in D0 abnormally dry.
The watering schedule shown for Indianapolis reflects the utility's year-round ordinance, which applies regardless of the drought map. See the status above for whether any additional drought-stage restriction is in effect.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Indianapolis Water Restrictions
11 tips tailored for Indianapolis homeowners during Permanent Seasonal Odd/Even (May–September) restrictions.
Kentucky Bluegrass and tall fescue dominate Indianapolis lawns.
Mow to 3.5 inches.
Citizens smart controller rebates cover $40.
Replace parkway strips with Indiana natives, Prairie Dropseed, Little Bluestem.
Drip-irrigate vegetable beds.
Fix leaks within 48 hours.
Convert overhead spray to rotary nozzles.
Skip cycles after any 0.25"+ rainfall.
Harvest rainwater.
Group plants by hydrozone.
Track monthly use at citizensenergygroup.com.
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