Henrico County Enacts Water Restrictions

Henrico County enacted mandatory water restriction for all Henrico residents yesterday. The restrictions also apply to Goochland residents and business, because they get their water from Henrico. The restrictions prohibit: • all watering of lawns, gardens and other established landscaping (except by buckets of up to five gallons); • non-commercial vehicle washing; • washing of paved areas, except for […]

October 25, 2007; 7:53 AM • by Near West End News

Henrico County enacted mandatory water restriction for all Henrico residents yesterday. The restrictions also apply to Goochland residents and business, because they get their water from Henrico.

The restrictions prohibit:

• all watering of lawns, gardens and other established landscaping (except by buckets of up to five gallons);

• non-commercial vehicle washing;

• washing of paved areas, except for health and safety requirements;

• the use of water in fountains.

The restrictions allow new landscaping to be watered for the first 30 days after planting, at which time it will be prohibited. Restaurants will be permitted to serve water only to customers who request it, and golf courses will be prohibited from watering between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., except on greens or with small hand-held hoses.

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