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ACTIONS BY THE CITY:
I. Public information Program
A. Distribution of suggestions for residential, commercial and industrial water conservation and awareness.
B. Coordination of public information with the local news media.
C. City participation in Water Awareness Month ( May).
D. Lawn and Landscape Watering Guides will be made available upon request.
E. City staff will coordinate with local nurseries to compile a list of low‑water using trees and plants. The list will be made available at City Hall, the Corporation Yard, and the Parks & Leisure Services Department for local residents.
F. Coordination with local schools to encourage young people to become aware of local water issues and conditions.
II. Project Review Committee
A. The City’s Project Review Committee (PRC) will include the evaluation of all submitted projects for water use and conservation efforts. The goal of City staff in cooperation with the developer will be to voluntarily reduce consumption of water used in the project.
B. City staff will assist the developer in familiarization with the Xeriscape Concept, combining creative landscaping and efficient irrigation to save water and promote attractive alternatives to traditional, high‑water use landscapes.
III. City Landscapes and Watering Schedules
A. City parks, median islands, and landscaped public facilities will be watered during late night or early morning hours to the greatest extent possible.
B. All new landscaping projects undertaken by the City will incorporate conservation design.
IV. Retrofit Bathroom Facilities
Water saving kits which contain toilet water conservation and low‑flow shower head devices will be made available to City water consumers, both residential and commercial, upon request, as funds are available.
V. Fire Hydrant Testing
The City's fire hydrant testing program will be scheduled during non‑peak water usage times to the greatest extent possible without impairing the integrity of the City's fire protection service.
ACTIONS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC:
A. The general public will be encouraged to utilize those water conservation measures contained within the City's public information program.
B. Voluntary Odd/Even watering program is encouraged as follows:
1. No watering on Mondays
2. Addresses ending in an Odd number will water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; and
3. Addresses ending in an Even number will water on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
C. Advise Public to turn off sprinklers on rainy days.
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