Jul. 11, 2007 - Water Usage Program Modified
Effective July 10th, 2007, The Region of Halton has modified the water use ban to a Mandatory Odd/Even Restriction, as explained below:
Mandatory Restrictions for Residents and Businesses
Lawn Watering
- Lawn watering is only permitted between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- Residents and business whose street address number ends in an odd number are able to water lawns on days that are odd numbered calendar days.
- Residents and businesses whose street address number ends in an even number are able to water lawns on days that are even numbered calendar days.
- For residential or business complexes that may have additional street address classifications, the overall street address for the complex should be used to determine when the complex can water their lawns.
- For the purposes of this policy, addresses that end in the number "0" will be deemed an even number.
- Sod laid or seeded within the past 60 days is exempt from the watering restriction and may be watered as required.
It is important to note that your lawn only requires one inch of water per week.
Vehicle Washing
- The same odd/even restrictions apply to vehicle washing as lawn watering.
- The hose you use to wash your vehicle must have a shut-off valve.
Please refrain from washing your driveway or sidewalk during the mandatory odd/even restriction period.
There are no restrictions on:
- Water trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens - hand watering any time as needed, watering with hose or sprinkler is subject to the same odd/even restrictions as lawn watering.
- Recreational sprinklers and splash pads for children.
- Filling residential swimming and wading pools, hot tubs, garden ponds or fountains.
- Decorative fountains - this water should be re-circulated.
Failure to comply with the water ban may carry fines up to $5000, in accordance with By-law 42-04.
PLEASE AVOID ANY UNNECESSARY WATER USE WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
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