May 8, 2007 10:23 pm US/Eastern
Here Are The Phase II Water Restriction Rules
The Phase 2 restrictions apply to Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, and the eastern part of Palm Beach counties. Under them watering of lawns, and just about any outdoor use of water, would be limited to two days per week, instead of three, in an effort to reduce our fresh water consumption by 30 percent.
Golf courses, nurseries and other industrial users face a 30 percent reduction, double the current restriction.
Homes with addresses that end in odd numbers (1,3,5,7,9) are allowed to water their lawns on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Homes with addresses that end in even numbers (0,2,4,6,8) are allowed to water their lawns on Thursdays and Sundays from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Hand watering with a hose that has an automatic shut-off nozzle is allowed from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the same days.
New landscaping, planted for less than thirty days, can only be watered Monday through Friday from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. Hand watering of new landscaping with a hose that has an automatic shut-off nozzle is allowed at any time.
Homeowners who need to water in pesticide or fertilizer are only allowed to do it during the hours and days of their watering schedule, and only for 10 minutes after application. Licensed technicians are allowed to water in pesticides or fertilizer at anytime.
During cleaning, adjusting or repairing an existing sprinkler system, water can only only be turned on for 10 minutes per zone per week.
As far as car, or boat, washing goes, it's only permited between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. on days residents are allowed to water their lawns. Washing must be done on, or drain to, a non-paved surface that allows water to soak into the ground. It must also be done with a hose that has an automatic shut-off nozzle.
Washing and detailing of cars is allowed anytime if done by a licensed individual or company using an automatic shut-off nozzle and low water-use techniques.
Boat owners are only allowed to rinse and flush their boats for 15 minutes after saltwater use.
Washing or rinsing of sidewalks, driveways, streets or other paved surfaces is not allowed at any time unless it is done with low-volume pressure cleaning equipment.
Pools may be filled, or refilled at any time. If it is emptied, it must drain onto a non-paved surface such as a lawn. Re-circulating fountains and ornamental water features may be operated if the water use is efficient and there is no wind drift, leaking or overflowing of water.
For a list of ways you can conserve water at home, or in the office,
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