Water/ Wastewater

MANDATORY YEAR ROUND WATER RESTRICTION REQUIREMENTS

 

  1. The following Modified Stage 1: Mandatory Water Use Restrictions are hereby implemented for all users of the municipal water system:

Restricted days: Watering of landscape (i.e. flowers, flower beds, lawns, trees, shrubs, vegetable gardens and plants) shall be permitted on every day of the week.

Restricted Hours: Landscape watering shall be permitted only before 11:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. 

Restricted Water Uses: Property owners shall be required to monitor their irrigation systems to limit over-spray of landscape water into impervious concrete surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways, streets or alleyways. No washing of impervious surfaces such as parking lots and driveways. 

Limited Water Uses: (1) Washing of private vehicles is permitted only by use of a hose with a positive shutoff nozzle or by use of a bucket. 

  1. The within Stage 1 mandatory water use restrictions are effective as of the date of adoption, by the City of Lamar City Council.
  2. The within Stage 1 mandatory water use restrictions shall remain in effect until modified by subsequent resolution adopted by the City Council pursuant to LMC § 21-10-02


The Stage 1 Watering Restrictions will be annually from May 1st - September 30th until further notice.


For question regarding the watering restrictions, please call 719-336-2002.


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