Norfolk Water Restrictions 2026
Norfolk City · Virginia
Published:
No active mandatory restrictions - voluntary conservation
No assigned schedule
Voluntary conservation
Before 10:00 a.m.
Allowed Hours
No fines
Voluntary, no penalties
Find Your Watering Day
This city assigns watering days by property location, not by address digit. Find your assigned days in the table below.
Watering schedule by property location
| Property Location | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| All addresses (voluntary) | 2 days per week recommended |
Allowed Watering Hours
Virginia does not have a statewide mandatory watering ordinance. Norfolk Utilities supplies most of South Hampton Roads. Check norfolk.gov for current drought status.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any time.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
No mandatory fines, voluntary conservation
Norfolk has no active mandatory restrictions as of April 2026.
🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
Virginia HOA law limits HOA authority during declared drought 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 Norfolk Department of Utilities'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
99.95% of Virginia is in drought as of April 2026. Norfolk is in coastal Hampton Roads region, moderate drought. Norfolk Department of Utilities draws from a network of reservoirs including Lake Prince, Lake Western Branch, and Lake Meade.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Norfolk area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are below seasonal targets, prompting regional voluntary conservation guidance.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Norfolk Water Restrictions
4 tips tailored for Norfolk homeowners during No active mandatory restrictions - voluntary conservation restrictions.
Norfolk's coastal salt exposure limits grass choices near the water, Bermuda tolerates salt best.
Sandy soils drain fast, 2 days/week is sufficient even voluntarily.
Check norfolk.gov/utilities for current drought advisory.
Hand watering unrestricted, use for trees and foundation plantings.
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