Additional Guidelines:

• Runoff – Irrigation shall not be allowed to run off to adjoining properties or to the roadside ditch or gutter.
• Watering after a Rainfall Event – No Irrigation shall be allowed for 48 hours after a measurable rainfall event. A measureable rainfall event shall be defined as an event have 0.10 inches of rain in one day.
• Hoses – Open hoses are not permitted. Automatic shutoff nozzles are required.
• Washing driveways and other paved areas – Use of water to clean sidewalks, driveways, patios or other hardscapes is not permitted. Washing of streets and commercial parking lots with a hose is not permitted, except to alleviate immediate fire or sanitation hazard.
• Pools, ponds and fountains – Water use for ornamental ponds and fountains is prohibited. No potable water from EGWD’s system shall be used to fill or refill new swimming pools, artificial lakes, ponds, or streams. Existing pools shall be drained and refilled for health, maintenance, or structural considerations only.
• Serving of Water – Restaurants shall serve water to customers only upon request.
• Water Leaks – Leaking pipes, fixtures or sprinklers shall be repaired promptly.