White Plains 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.
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Before 10:00 AM
Allowed Hours
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Check Your Watering Day With White Plains
We have not verified White Plains’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 White Plains’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. Stage 1 Advisory aligned with NYC DEP Drought Watch declaration.
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. WJWW's Stage 1 Advisory qualifies.
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
Westchester Joint Water Works declared a Stage 1 Water Supply Advisory as NYC-area reservoir levels fell to 67.8% combined capacity, the lowest since 2002. White Plains draws from the WJWW distribution system serving Westchester County. The advisory mirrors the NYC Drought Watch declared October 15, 2025. If May 2026 precipitation falls below 60% of normal, escalation to Stage 2 with stricter restrictions is possible. Monitor wjww.org for weekly updates.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the White Plains area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During White Plains Water Restrictions
8 tips tailored for White Plains homeowners during Stage 1 Mandatory - WJWW Advisory restrictions.
Tall Fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass dominate White Plains lawns, both survive Stage 1 on 2 days/week when mowed high.
Mow to 3.5–4 inches in summer and leave clippings; the mulch cuts evaporation by 25%.
Use a smart controller with Mid-Atlantic ET preset; WJWW rebates cover $40 on WaterSense units.
Replace front-yard turf with NY natives: Little Bluestem, Switchgrass, Inkberry Holly.
Drip-irrigate vegetable beds and rooftop gardens.
Fix leaks within 48 hours.
Skip irrigation cycles after any 0.25"+ rainfall.
Monitor wjww.org for weekly stage updates.
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