The Wickson Creek Special Utility District has implemented Emergency Stage 1 Irrigation Restrictions.
Stage 1 Irrigation Restrictions have put into place due to the excessive heat and high water usage, primarily from automatic lawn sprinkler systems. Restrictions are mandatory and aim to reduce non-essential water use and encourage conservation. It helps maintain water system pressure and replenish water reserves. Please adjust your irrigation systems to meet the following requirements, so more severe restrictions are not necessary.
The goal is to reduce overall water use by 15% through conservation by spreading usage across multiple days.
Mandatory Restrictions:
- Outdoor irrigation is limited to 2 days per week (Does not apply to watering outdoor livestock)
- Irrigation is PROHIBITED between 5:00 AM and 9:00 PM
Irrigation Schedule:
- Odd-Numbered Address (Ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) – Sunday & Thursday
- Even-Numbered Address (Ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8) – Saturday & Wednesday
- Time of Day 12:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Prohibited Activities:
- Watering lawns or landscapes on non-designated days
- Irrigation between 5:00 AM and 9:00 PM, regardless of the day
Allowed Activities:
- Lawn irrigation on designated days, between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM
- Use of automated or handheld irrigation systems with timers
- Watering livestock, trees, and shrubs
- *Soaking house foundations (see definition below)
- Practicing water conservation in landscaping, cleaning, hygiene, and cooking around the home or business.
*Soaking refers to slow, deep watering using:
- Tree watering bags
- Soaker hoses with a slow release
For more information, visit wicksoncreek.com
The Wellborn Special Utility District announced stage 2 restrictions. They say three of their four Stage 2 triggers have been met, and the fourth is not far off. They’ve been pumping over 5-million gallons per day (MGD) for the last week and the Wellborn side of the system starts to struggle once they get over 5 MGD.
Stage 2 allows for 2 watering days per week based on the last digit of your address:
- 1, 4, 6, and 7 water Monday and Thursday.
- 2, 5, and 8 water Tuesday and Friday.
- 0, 3, and 9 water Wednesday and Saturday.
Sunday night into Monday morning is recovery time to try to get the tanks full.
For more information, visit wellbornsud.com.