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WCID 17
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Water Conservation

Stage 3 - Severe water shortage conditions

Under threat of penalty for violation, all requirements for moderate water shortage remain in effect, but more severe restrictions will apply as follows.

  1. Irrigation of landscaped areas is absolutely prohibited unless using recycled water or by means of hand held hose or faucet filled watering can of five gallons or less. 
  2. The watering of golf course tees is prohibited unless the golf course utilizes a water source other than potable water from Water District 17. Reclaimed water, if available, may be used.
  3. The use of water for construction purposes from designated fire hydrants under special permit will be discontinued. Reclaimed water, if available, may be used.
  4. The use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle not occurring on the premises of a commercial care wash or commercial service station and not in the immediate interest of public health, safety, and welfare is prohibited. Further, such vehicle washing at commercial car washes and commercial service stations shall occur only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  5. The filling, refilling, or adding of water to swimming pools, wading pools, or spas is prohibited.
  6. 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 or use reclaimed water.