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1. What are the current water restrictions?

- Outdoor irrigation is limited to Tuesdays and Fridays only (Fruit and vegetable gardens are exempt from this restriction)

- No outdoor irrigation water may be applied any day between the hours of 7am and 8pm

- Application of potable water to outdoor landscapes in a manner that causes runoff is prohibited

- Application of potable water to outdoor landscapes during and within 48 hour after measureable rainfall is prohibited

- Correct and repair breaks or leaks within 72 hours of discovery or notification

- Washing of sidewalks, walkways, driveways, and other hard-surfaced areas is prohibited

- Washing a motor vehicle without a hose fitted with an automatic shut-off is prohibited

- Use of potable water in a fountain or other decorative water feature except where the water is part of a recirculating system is prohibited

- Use of water from a fire hydrant for non-emergency use is prohibited

- Refilling of a swimming pool except when topping off to prevent damage to pump and filter equipment is prohibited

- Use of potable water for dust control, compaction, and other construction purposes is prohibited

- Utilize water conservation incentives, as available, to replace inefficient plumbing fixtures and appliances with water efficient models

2. How can I conserve water?

In the Bathroom
- Replace your old shower head with a good-quality, high-efficiency shower head.
- Check for and repair leaks in your pipes, faucets and toilets.
- Don’t use your toilet as a waste basket. Use a fill cycle regulator to decrease the fill of water into your bowl.

In the Kitchen & Laundry
- Only run your dishwasher and washing machines when they are full.
- Instead of running the faucet to wait for cold water, fill a pitcher of water with drinking water and store it in your refrigerator.

In the Great Outdoors
- When washing your car, use soap and water from a bucket.
- Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle for the final rinse only.
- Use a broom instead of water from a hose to clean your driveway.
- Landscape with plants that require low water consumption.
- Water your lawn no more than every third day, and only during the cool time of the day in the morning or evening.
- Adjust the sprinklers so only the lawn and plants are being watered, not your house, the sidewalk or the street.

Free water conservation devices are available at the Community Development Center (435 Allan Ct.)

3. What does the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance apply to?

- All new residential, commercial, office, industrial, public or quasi-public projects with landscaping
- All additions/remodels to existing residential, commercial, office, industrial, public or quasi-public projects with new or replaced contractor-installed landscapes of 2,500 square feet or more
- All additions/remodels to existing residential, commercial, office, industrial, public or quasi-public projects with new or replaced property owner-installed landscapes of 5,000 square feet or more

4. How can I learn more about water conservation?

Attend workshops regarding conservation. Next workshop is scheduled for August 27th on how to harvest rain water. Workshop is located at the Foss Creek Community Center Library at 5:30p.

5. What water rebates are available?

- Low Flow Toilet Rebate
- Clothes Washer Rebate
- Lawn Conversion Rebate
- Irrigation System Audit
- Irrigation System Upgrade Rebate
- Greywater System Rebate

6. When can I water?

Outdoor irrigation is limited to Tuesdays and Fridays between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM. (CC Reso. 62-2015)