New Rochelle Water Restrictions 2026
Westchester County · New York
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Stage 1 Mandatory - WJWW Advisory
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 Westchester Joint Water Works (WJWW) official page before watering. Following the wrong schedule can result in a municipal fine.
Verification needed
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Before 10:00 AM
Allowed Hours
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Check Your Watering Day With New Rochelle
We have not verified New Rochelle’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 New Rochelle’s official water page: Westchester Joint Water Works (WJWW).
Allowed Watering Hours
Mandatory odd/even schedule with no irrigation between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. New Rochelle's proximity to Long Island Sound means higher evapotranspiration demand during dry periods.
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
$100 first offense / $250 repeat
WJWW issues $100 citations for first offenses. Second within 12 months: $250. Commercial properties face up to $500.
🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
New York Real Property Law §235-b provides homeowner protections during declared water emergencies.
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 current restriction order from Westchester Joint Water Works. 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
New Rochelle is served by Westchester Joint Water Works under the same Stage 1 mandatory restrictions. The city's proximity to Long Island Sound means higher evapotranspiration demand during dry periods, the Stage 1 schedule is particularly important to follow during hot, dry weather. Monitor wjww.org and newrochelleny.com/utilities.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the New Rochelle area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During New Rochelle Water Restrictions
8 tips tailored for New Rochelle homeowners during Stage 1 Mandatory - WJWW Advisory restrictions.
Coastal proximity (Long Island Sound) increases evapotranspiration, water deeply on assigned days.
Tall Fescue and KBG dominate New Rochelle lawns; mow 3.5–4" in summer.
Smart controllers with WaterSense certification qualify for WJWW $40 rebate.
Replace front-yard turf with salt-tolerant NY natives: Little Bluestem, Switchgrass.
Drip-irrigate vegetable beds, exempt from the schedule.
Fix leaks within 48 hours.
Skip irrigation cycles after any 0.25"+ rainfall.
Monitor wjww.org and newrochelleny.com/utilities.
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