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Shelter Island water restrictions

Shelter Island, NY currently has watering schedules and outdoor water-use limits. See current rules and sources.

Last checked September 28, 2026. 5 known coverage targets.

Page information last changed September 28, 2026.

Shelter Island town-wide ruleTown-wide and municipal informationMandatory watering scheduleWatering-hours schedule.Last checked August 25, 2026.Show full ruleHide full rule

Who this covers: all properties throughout the Town of Shelter Island

Watering schedule

  • Watering-hours schedule — Water before 9 a.m. or after 7 p.m.
Effective 2026-07-17Updated 2026-08-06
Official sourcesWater Conservation Notice • Shelter Island, NYView All NewsWater Conservation NoticeWater Conservation Notice
Private wellsProperties using private wellsMandatory schedule and use limitsWatering-hours schedule; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.Last checked August 25, 2026.Show full ruleHide full rule

Who this covers: well-drawn water

Watering schedule

  • Watering-hours schedule — Water before 9 a.m. or after 7 p.m.

Restricted uses

  • Topping off swimming pools with well-drawn water — no more than 2 inches of additional water in any five day period.
Updated 2026-07-22
Official sourceWater use restrictions tightened - Shelter Island Reporter

Shelter Island Heights Association

No published restrictions

Who this covers: Customers of Shelter Island Heights Association

No current outdoor water restrictions are published.

Last checked September 28, 2026.

Dering Harbor Water District

No published restrictions

Who this covers: Customers of Dering Harbor Water District

No current outdoor water restrictions are published.

Last checked September 28, 2026.

West Neck Water DistrictCustomers of West Neck Water DistrictMandatory schedule and use limitsOdd-numbered addresses water on odd-numbered dates; even-numbered addresses water on even-numbered dates; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.Last checked August 19, 2026.Show full ruleHide full rule

Watering schedule

  • Odd/even watering schedule — Odd-numbered addresses water on odd-numbered dates; even-numbered addresses water on even-numbered dates. Water before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.

Restricted uses

  • Lawn watering — unless absolutely necessary.
Updated 2026-07-14
Official sourceLinked water-restriction evidence