Note: The following was passed along by Wimberley Mayor Bob Flocke. Customers of WWS have already begun receiving the mandatory water restrictions in the mail. Similar restrictions were implemented in August of 2009 during the '09 drought. The current drought is believed to be the worst on record. Please conserve.
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Wimberley Water Supply begins Stage 3 water restrictions Monday, Aug. 1
In an effort to conserve water Wimberley WSC is implementing Stage 3 of our drought restrictions, effective August 1, 2011.
SEVERE DROUGHT CONDITIONS EXIST!
The following are the conditions of Stage 3 Water Restrictions.
GOAL: Achieve a 20% reduction in daily production
Wimberley WSC Management Measures:
Wimberley WSC will reduce or discontinue flushing of water mains in an effort to manage limited water supplies and/or reduce water demand.
Water Use Restrictions
Under threat of penalty for violation the following water use restrictions shall apply to all persons.
(a) Irrigation of landscaped areas shall be limited to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with street addresses ending in an even number (0,2,4,6, or 8) and Saturdays and Wednesdays for customers with street addresses ending in an odd number (1,3,5,7,9) between the hours of 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM and shall be by means of hand-held hoses with positive shut off nozzle, hand-held buckets, or drip irrigation.
THE USE OF HOSE-END SPRINKLERS OR PERMANENTLY INSTALLED AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ARE PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES.
(b) Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle is prohibited.
(c) Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor and outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, or Jacuzzi-type pools is prohibited.
(d) Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited.
(e) Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to fire fighting, related activities, or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare.
(f) All restaurants are prohibited from servicing water to patrons except upon request of the patron.
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