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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 shall be limited to designated watering days between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m., and shall be by means of hand-held hose, hand-held buckets, or drip irrigation only. No automatic or hose end sprinkler systems will be allowed to be operated.
  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.