a. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to use water from the municipal water works system for the purpose of sprinkling or watering a lawn or garden except between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and noon or between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday. No outdoor sprinkling or watering is permitted on Sunday. Specifically exempt from the requirements of this Section are hand held hoses or sprinkling cans used for watering.

b. Any person, firm or corporation violating the terms of this Section shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $750 for each offense.

c. Temporary 14 day sprinkling permits may be issued by the Director of Public Works to individuals who have special needs related to newly installed landscape materials.

d. In the event of an interruption to the municipal water works system water supply or in the event of an emergency, the Village President or Village Manager is hereby authorized to implement the Village's emergency water use plan and to impose immediate restrictions upon the use of water for outdoor water users, including but not limited to lawn and garden sprinkling, swimming pool filling, and ice rink activities. If deemed necessary, water service to certain users may be curtailed or terminated for the duration of the emergency.

Source: Village of Arlington Heights website. For more information, call the Dept. of Public Works at 847-368-5800.