Yonkers Water Restrictions 2026
Westchester County · New York
Published:
Restrictions Active - Stage 1 Conservation Advisory - Aligned with NYC DEP Watch
2
Days/Week
Before 10:00 AM
Allowed Hours
$100 first offense
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Odd | Tuesday & Saturday |
| Even | Wednesday & Sunday |
Allowed Watering Hours
No outdoor irrigation between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Stage 1 Advisory includes mandatory odd/even scheduling aligned with NYC DEP 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
WJWW issues $100 citations for first offenses. Second within 12 months: $250. Commercial properties face up to $500. WJWW coordinates enforcement with NYC DEP during aligned declarations.
Citations begin October 2025🏠 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 serves 120,000 customers across Westchester County, importing most of its supply from the NYC system via the Kensico Reservoir. With NYC DEP at Drought Watch and combined reservoir capacity at 67.8% (normal 83%), WJWW declared Stage 1 Conservation Advisory in October 2025 in alignment with the NYC declaration.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Yonkers area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Yonkers Water Restrictions
11 tips tailored for Yonkers homeowners during Stage 1 Conservation Advisory - Aligned with NYC DEP Watch restrictions.
Tall fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass dominate Westchester lawns, both survive Stage 1 on 2 days/week when mowed high.
Mow to 3.5–4 inches in summer and leave clippings.
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, Echinacea, Switchgrass.
Drip-irrigate vegetable beds and fruit trees.
Fix leaks within 48 hours, WJWW offers free residential leak audits.
Convert overhead spray to rotary nozzles, saves 30%.
Skip cycles after any 0.25"+ rainfall.
Harvest rainwater, NY allows residential rain barrels.
Group plants by hydrozone.
Track monthly use at wjww.com 'My Account', Stage 1 targets 10% voluntary reduction.
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