HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Local communities are enacting various stages of water conservation efforts, and residents who violate them could even face fines, depending on where they live.
League City is enacting stage three of their drought contingency plan, in an effort to maintain pressure for firefighting purposes and to avoid other problems associated with low pressure. Violations of the restrictions are considered misdemeanor crimes. Violators may face fines of $500 plus court fees each day that one or more restrictions are violated.
League City mandatory water restrictions:
Irrigation of landscaped areas is limited to Tuesdays and Thursdays for water customers with even-numbered addresses, and Mondays and Wednesdays for water customers with odd-numbered addresses. Irrigation of landscaped areas is further limited to the hours between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. on designated watering days. Irrigation shall be by means of hand-held hoses, hand-held buckets, drip irrigation, or permanently installed automatic sprinkler system only. The use of hose-end sprinklers is prohibited at all times.Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane, or other vehicle is prohibited except on designated watering days from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Such washing, when allowed, shall be done with a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle for quick rinses. Vehicle washing may be done at any time on the premises of a commercial car wash or commercial service station. Washing may be exempted from these regulations if the health, safety and welfare of the public is contingent upon frequent vehicle cleansing, such as garbage trucks and vehicles used to transport food and perishables.Use of water to fill, refill or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools, wading pools and Jacuzzi-type pools is prohibited except on designated watering days from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.Use of water for washing down of any sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, or other hard-surfaced areas is prohibited.Using water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection is prohibited.Flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street is prohibited.Failing to repair a controllable leak within a reasonable period of five days after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak is prohibited.Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except when necessary to support aquatic life or when such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system.Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to fire fighting, related activities, or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety and welfare, except that use of water from designated fire hydrants for construction purposes under special permit is discontinued.All restaurants are prohibited from serving water to patrons except upon request of the patron.The watering of golf course tee boxes is prohibited unless the golf course utilizes a water source other than that provided by the city.The City of League City will continue to monitor the water levels and update residents on www.leaguecity.com
Sugar Land voluntary water conservation details:
To reduce peak demand and total water consumption, Sugar Land residents are asked to water lawns according to the following schedule:
Even numbered addresses on even numbered days of the month from 8 p.m. to midnightOdd numbered addresses on odd numbered days of the month from 8 p.m. to midnightFor more information on the city's voluntary irrigation schedule, call the Sugar Land Utilities Department at 281-275-2450
Pearland outdoor watering schedule:
Residents are asked to limit non-essential water use to the hours of 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday.Odd-numbered addresses are requested to water on odd dates and even-numbered addresses are requested to water on even dates. For example, 3519 Liberty Drive can water on June 17, 19, 21, etc. since the address ends in an odd number. For more information about the voluntary watering schedule or the Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan, please call the Public Works Department at 281-652-1900
Other water conservation tips: Set lawn mower blades one notch higher so they cut grass 2 to 3 inches tall, leave grass clippings on lawns,and cover bare ground with mulch to save up to 100 gallons or more per week.Check sprinkler heads, valves and drip emitters monthly. Make sure heads are aimed correctly, and immediately repair broken heads.Use a broom to clear pavement.Use a hose spray nozzle with a shutoff handle to stop water flow.Create a water-efficient landscape (called a xeriscape) by using drought-resistant and native plants.Repair leaksRun faucets only when using them.Install water-efficient fixtures. (Copyright ©2011 KTRK-TV/DT. All Rights Reserved.)
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