Plainfield Watering Policy for Lawns
In order to maintain a sufficient amount of water for drinking and fire protection the Village of Plainfield enacted a year round ordinance that allows outside water use as follows:
- Lawn sprinkling for even numbered addresses on even numbered calendar days between the hours of 6am to 10am and/or 6pm and 10pm.
- Lawn sprinkling for odd numbered addresses on odd numbered calendar days between the hours of 6am to 10am and/or 6pm and 10pm.
- The watering of gardens, trees, shrubs and flowers (by use of a hand held hose or watering can) is permitted any time.
Water Violation Penalties
The first violation at a residence receives a warning notice. After a residence receives a second warning notice, a $50.00 fine is generated and sent to the home by the Police Department.
Watering New Sod or Seed
- The first day sod or seed is planted the property owner may water sod or seed for any eight (8) hours.
- For the next nine (9) days, the property owner may water the sod or seed every day between the hours of 6:00-10:00 a.m. and 6:00-10:00 p.m.
- Following the first ten (10) days, the odd/even watering restrictions apply. If you have underground sprinklers installed, please advise the contractor of these times so the timers may be set for the appropriate days and times.
Planting New Sod or Seed
Residents planting sod and/or seed should consider having the installation completed before July 1. Both sod and seed require a great deal of watering and to help conserve water and save money, it is recommended that they not be planted during the hottest part of the summer, generally
July and August. If installation is not possible before July 1, you may wish to wait until after September 1.
