Declared Drought Response Level Four-No outdoor water use is allowed, other than for activities exempted in 391-3-30-.05, or as the EPD Director may order.
391-3-30-.05 Exemptions Exemptions: 1) This rule shall not apply to the following outdoor water uses: a) Capture and re-use of cooling system condensate or storm water in compliance with applicable local ordinances. b) Re-use of gray water in compliance with applicable local ordinances 2) The following established landscape water uses are exempt from the outdoor water use schedules of this rule. a) Use of reclaimed wastewater by a designated user from a system permitted by EPD to provide reclaimed wastewater. b) Irrigation of personal food gardens. 3) Newly (in place less than thirty days) installed landscapes are subject to the following: a) Irrigation of newly installed landscapes is allowed any day of the week, but only during allowed hours for the drought response level in effect, for a period of 30 days following installation. No water is allowed during Drought Response Level Four. b) For new landscapes installed by certified or licensed professionals, commercial exemptions apply. 4) The following golf course outdoor water uses are exempt from the outdoor water use schedules of this rule. a) Use of reclaimed wastewater by a designated user from a system permitted by EPD to provide reclaimed wastewater. b) Irrigation of fairways during time of non-drought and Declared Drought Response Level One. c) Irrigation of tees during times of non-drought and Declared Drought Response Level One, Two and Three. d) Irrigation of greens. 5) The following commercial outdoor water uses are exempt from the outdoor water use schedules of this rule. a) Professionally certified or licensed landscapers, golf course contractors, and sports turf landscapers: during installation and 30 days following installation only. Professional landscapers must be certified or licensed for commercial exemptions to apply. b) Irrigation contractors: during installation and as needed for proper maintenance and adjustments only. c) Sod producers. d) Ornamental growers. e) Fruit and vegetable growers. f) Retail garden centers. g) Hydro-seeding. h) Power-washing. i) Construction sites. j) Producers of food and fiber. k) Car washes. l) Other activities essential to daily business. m)Watering-in of pesticides and herbicides on turf.
Additional exemptions are filling of installed swimming pools. You MUST contact our office for a permit number. There is no cost.
Hand watering will be allowed for 25 minutes per day on an odd-even schedule between midnight and 10 a.m. Odd numbered addresses (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Even numbered addresses can water Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Hand watering is defined as one person with one garden hose. Drip irrigation and soaker hoses are permitted one hour up to 3 days per week. Water may be used to water shrubs, trees, and flowerbeds. This does not allow watering of lawns or turf grass which require more conventional types of spray irrigation. New landscape can be watered up to three days a week from midnight to 10 a.m. for a period of 10 weeks based on the odd/even schedule. Anyone wishing to water new landscape must register with the Outdoor Water Use Registration Program at www.urbanagcouncil.com. We must have proof of the registration before a permit will be granted for outdoor watering of landscape, etc.
If your business qualifies for an exemption. Please contact the main office. You must have your license and other information on file.
