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Water Conservation
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Mandatory Year Around Water Conservation
- ODD addresses may water on Odd days only
- EVEN addresses may water on Even days only
- You can not water between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- New sod and seed exempt from watering restrictions for 30 days only. To claim this exemption please call the Utility Department at 952-955-2856.
- Kids can run in the sprinkler anytime, but please do not leave the sprinkler running or unattended. Also home owners can hand water at anytime!
- First Violation will result in a citation and letter of warning and describing the remedy and fines for future violations. Second offense
will result in a citation and fine of $75.00 added to the property owners utility bill. Third and Subsequent Offenses will result in a citation
and fine of $250 for each occurance, added to the property owners utility bill.
Watering tips that will save you time and money
- Automatic sprinklers should have a timer and a moisture sensor.
- Have your sprinkler heads adjusted so that they do not water the sidewalks, driveways or house.
- Water ONLY when the grass shows signs of stress (grass under stress does not spring back when stepped on).
- Watering a little heavier and less frequently will allow roots to grow deeper, and they will be more resilient and less susceptible
to dryer conditions.
- If you do not have an automatic sprinkler, you can purchase a hose timer for very little money at the local hardware store.
- Please do not sprinkle in the rain.
- Check your timer after a power outage.
- If you can, always water during the night hours; there is less wind, less evaporation, better soaking down to grow deeper roots.
- Delay starting watering in the spring to allow the roots to grow deeper.
- Keep grass longer, 3 inches minimum it will hold the water better and not dry out.
- A lush lawn only needs 1 inch of water a week.
- Lawns that are frequently aerated absorb water better.
- Mulch around shrubs, trees and other plantings so the soil holds the moisture better.
- Drive your car onto the lawn before washing it so the rinse water can help water the grass.
- There is nothing wrong with letting the lawn go dormant in dry weather; it will turn green when it rains again.
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