Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures

Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures

Residents, commercial establishments, municipal customers, and schools are required to follow these mandatory water conservation measures listed under the Stage 2 Water Shortage:

• Watering of lawns, ornamental turf, trees, shrubs, vegetation, landscape and other outside irrigation is prohibited except between 4 p.m. and 9 a.m. or 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. during daylight savings time, no more than twice a week.

• Watering Schedule
  Odd numbered addresses (Ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Sundays and Thursdays ONLY
  Even numbered addresses (Ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Saturdays and Wednesdays ONLY
  No watering between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (non-daylight savings time)
  No watering between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (daylight savings time)

• Exceptions to allow for irrigation outside of the designated periods include (1) watering of newly installed, drought-tolerant landscapes for up to a year after planting and (2) hand watering of potted plants or stressed vegetation with use of a container (e.g., bucket or watering can) or a hose fitted with a shut-off nozzle).

• Sport activity fields can irrigate more frequently as necessary to maintain playing surface quality.

• The application of potable water to landscapes during and within 48 hours after measurable rainfall is prohibited.

• The irrigation of newly constructed homes and building exteriors with potable water is prohibited unless drip or microspray systems are used.

• The use of potable water in a fountain or other decorative water feature is prohibited, except where the water is part of a recirculating system.

• The City must provide prompt notice to customers when information indicates a leak may exist within end-user’s control.

• The City may not irrigate ornamental turf on public medians with potable water; there is no ornamental turf on City medians.

Find Resolution, No. 14,741 here

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Last updated November 3, 2021