City of Geneva reminds residents about lawn watering schedule

Sprinklers will be out in force to help keep lawns green with temperatures climbing into the 90s. As Geneva residents plan their summer watering schedules, they should take note of the city's sprinkler regulations.

Water sprinklers are permitted between 6 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on designated days. Residents with an even-numbered street address can water their lawns on even-numbered days and vice-versa for odd-numbered addresses.

People are allowed to use a hand-held hose at any time to water flowers, gardens, trees, shrubs, cars, lawns and wading pools that are 50 gallons or less.

For those placing down sod or watering seed, a $25 permit is required through the Public Works Department, 1800 South St.

Sod and seed lawns can be watered for the first day for a maximum of eight hours. During the next nine consecutive days, the lawn can be watered from 6 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Afterward, the property owner must abide by the city's regular lawn watering schedule.

For more information, including water conservation tips, visit the city's website at www.geneva.il.us or call the Geneva Public Works Department Water Division at (630) 232-1551.