Lawn watering rules in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles

Tri-Cities residents seeking to keep their lawns looking green this summer should adhere to their city's water conservation ordinances.

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Sam Kraft
June 21, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

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Now that summer’s in full swing, it’s a good time for a lawn watering regulations refresher.

Geneva: Water sprinklers are permitted between 6AM to 9AM and 6PM to 9PM on designated days year-round. Residents with an even-numbered street address can water their lawns on even-numbered days and vice-versa for odd-numbered addresses. More info.

Batavia: Lawn sprinkling is permitted from 6AM - 9AM and 6PM - 9PM following the odd / even rule. There are no restrictions when watering with a hand-held device. More info.

St. Charles: Water sprinklers are permitted between midnight to 9AM and 6PM to 10PM following the odd / even rule. More info.

By limiting lawn watering to specified hours, each city’s aquifers and water towers have an opportunity to rebound during the daytime.

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