HELIX RESCINDS DROUGHT LEVEL 1 DECLARATION, BUT LEAVES WATER EFFICIENCY RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE

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By Miriam Raftery

June 13, 2017 (La Mesa) – In light of Governor Brown declaring an end to the statewide drought due to record rainfall, the Helix Water Board voted last week to rescind its drought level 1 declaration.

But the board left in place its policy 4.9 water efficiency measures, which ratepayers are still required to follow.  The following uses are still prohibited, except as noted:

  • Washing down paved surfaces, including but not limited to sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts or patios, except when it is necessary to alleviate safety or sanitation hazards, is prohibited.
  • Water waste resulting from inefficient landscape irrigation, such as runoff, low head drainage or overspray, etc., is prohibited. Similarly, stop water flows onto non-targeted areas, such as adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, hardscapes, roadways or structures.
  • Irrigating turf and ornamental landscape during and for at least 48 hours following measurable precipitation is prohibited.
  • Irrigating ornamental turf on public street medians is prohibited.
  • Use recirculated water to operate ornamental fountains.
  • Wash vehicles using a bucket and a hand-held hose with positive shut-off nozzle, mobile high pressure/low volume wash system or at a commercial site that recirculates (reclaims) water on-site. Avoid washing during hot conditions when additional water is required due to evaporation.
  • Serve and refill water in restaurants and other food service establishments only upon request.
  • Offer guests in hotels, motels and other commercial lodging establishments the option of not laundering towels and linens daily.

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