Note: This entry was originally posted on August 10, 2022: 10:51 am and may be out of date.

MODIFIED STAGE 3 RESTRICTION IN EFFECT

UPDATE: ALL WATERING RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN LIFTED AS OF 09/06/22

City staff provided an in-depth report regarding the current Stage 3 Water Restrictions and why they are necessary at the August 9 City Council meeting. During the presentation, staff praised customers for their immediate response when water restrictions were first imposed the week of July 15. Usage was significantly reduced from the previous high levels. As a result, staff recommended, and council approved, moving to modified Stage 3 Water Restrictions.

The modified measures allow customers to water one time per week, beginning Monday, August 15. The day each customer may water is determined by the last digit of their street address. No watering is permitted between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Watering may occur between 12 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. on the customer’s approved day. Customers can resume individual sprinkler system station times as long as they fit into the allotted time frame.

All other Stage 3 Water Restrictions remain in effect and fines up to $2,000 may apply for violations.

The City thanks the citizens for doing their part to help conserve water – a finite and precious resource – during this time of extreme heat and drought. Not only do we want to ensure the quality of life and comfort for all residents, but also ensure the availability of water should there be a crisis such as a wildfire, structural fire or break in a water main line.

WEEKLY WATERING SCHEDULE

DETERMINED BY LAST DIGIT OF STREET ADDRESS

Example: 405 Main Street
May water on Wednesdays between 12am – 10am and 6pm – 12am

DAY OF WEEK	HOUSE # ENDING
MONDAY	1 – 2
TUESDAY	3 – 4
WEDNESDAY	5 – 6
THURSDAY	7 – 8
FRIDAY	9 – 0

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MODIFIED STAGE 3 RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT:

No watering any day between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Landscape watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems at each service address to is limited to ONCE PER WEEK. CUSTOMER’S DAY OF THE WEEK TO WATER IS DETERMINED BY THE LAST DIGIT OF THE STREET ADDRESS (see schedule above).
Hosing of paved areas, buildings or windows is prohibited. (Pressure washing of impervious surfaces is allowed.)
Washing and rinsing of vehicles by hose is prohibited; except with the use of a hose with a cutoff nozzle.
Using water in such a manner as to allow runoff or other waste is prohibited.
Foundations, new landscaping, new plantings (first year) of shrubs, and trees, may be watered for up to two hours on any single day (no limits on number of days per week) by a handheld hose, a soaker hose or a dedicated zone using a drip Irrigation system. Restricted hours of no watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. apply.
Golf courses may water greens and tee boxes without restrictions.
Public athletic fields used for competition may be watered twice per week.
Locations using other sources of water supply for irrigation may irrigate without restrictions.
Properly functioning drip irrigation systems may irrigate without restrictions if your system has the drip component. Just be sure the lawn sprinkler component is turned off.
Landscape associated with new construction may be watered as necessary for 30 days from the date of the certificate of occupancy, temporary certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion.
ET/Smart irrigation systems are not exempt from these requirements.
Existing swimming pools may be drained and refilled for repairs and replacement of normal water loss only. Please obtain a building permit prior to draining your pool. Instructions on where water is to be released will be provided.
Hydro-seeding, hydro-mulching and sprigging is prohibited.