Due to the extreme drought conditions, we experienced in July and August, we are forced to return to Stage 2 (Mandatory) of our Drought Water Contingency Plan after a short period in Stage 1 (Voluntary). During the month of July alone, the static water level and pumping level in two of our wells dropped at least 15 feet. As there has been practically no rainfall in August, we expect that the levels will have dropped even further.
Stage 2 Mandatory Restrictions
Landscape Irrigation Schedule
Irrigation of landscaped areas with hose-end sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems shall be limited to the following days:
- Sundays & Thursdays for Retail Water Customers with an Even Numbered Address
- Saturdays & Tuesdays for Retail Water Customers with an Odd Numbered Address
Irrigation of landscaped areas is further limited to between the hours of 9:00 p.m. on the designated watering day(s) and 2:00 a.m. on the following day(s). However, irrigation of landscaped areas is permitted at any time if it is by means of a hand-held hose equipped with a functioning positive shut-off device, a faucet-filled bucket or watering can of five (5) gallons or less, or a drip irrigation system.
Additional Restrictions
- Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane, or other vehicle is prohibited except on designated watering days. Washing must be done with a bucket and a hand-held hose with a shutoff nozzle for quick rinses.
- Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, or jacuzzi-type pools is prohibited except on designated dates and times.
- Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system.
- Use of water for the irrigation of golf course greens, tees, and fairways is prohibited except on designated watering days and hours. However, if the golf course utilizes a water source for irrigation other than that provided by the District's potable water supply system, the golf course shall not be subject to this restriction.
- All restaurants are prohibited from serving water to their patrons except when requested.
All other non-essential water uses are prohibited unless otherwise provided or in conflict with the restrictions above.