As America Faces Severe Droughts, Lawns Are Under Scrutiny
Summary
Many parts of the United States are experiencing severe droughts, leading to local rules that limit outdoor water use, especially for watering lawns. These rules often reduce how many days people can water, ban certain water uses, and include fines for breaking the rules.Key Facts
- Large areas of the U.S. face extreme drought, with record warm temperatures over the past year worsening conditions.
- Local water restrictions typically limit lawn watering to one or two days per week and forbid watering during certain daytime hours.
- In severe drought stages, watering is cut down to once a week or banned for grass lawns kept just for appearance.
- Some places prohibit wasteful water use, such as hosing down sidewalks, allowing irrigation to run off into streets, or running fountains without recycling water.
- Florida and California have rules banning unnecessary water uses to conserve supply.
- Enforcement usually starts with warnings but can lead to fines and penalties for violators.
- Raleigh, North Carolina, recently stopped lawn watering due to low reservoir levels.
- Corpus Christi, Texas, has banned lawn watering under Stage 3 drought conditions but allows limited watering for gardens under strict rules.
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