Drought Update

Rowland Water District is facing a state-mandated 31% reduction in water use. This is a significant call to action for our community resulting in a change in how we use water. This also includes the implementation of drought rates for potable water commodity charges, and the following restrictions on the use of water:

LEVEL 2 WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER SHORTAGE PLAN RESTRICTIONS:

• Limits on Watering Days: Watering or irrigation of lawn, landscape, or other vegetated area with potable water by use of a sprinkler or soaker hose is limited to two days per week (Monday & Friday) and no watering between the hours 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Irrigation by hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing shut-off nozzle, drip irrigation type irrigation systems when no emitter produces more than two (2) gallons per hour or hand-held bucket, or similar container is permitted at other times.
• Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions: All leaks, breaks and malfunctions in the customer’s plumbing must be repaired within Forty-eight (48) hours of discovery. Failure to repair a leak or break within 48 hours of notification by Rowland will constitute a violation.
• Limits on Filling Ornamental Lakes or Ponds: Filling or re-filling of ornamental lakes or ponds is prohibited, except to the extent needed to sustain existing aquatic life.
• Limits on Washing of Vehicles: Using water to wash motor vehicles, trailers, boats, and other types of mobile equipment is prohibited except by use with a bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle or device.
• Limits on Filling Residential Swimming Pools & Spas: Emptying or refilling swimming pools, spas and ponds for cleaning purposes is prohibited. Water levels may be maintained.