Water restrictions announced for Richmond
Today’s showers did nothing to raise the water table in the area, and the City of Richmond has announced mandatory water restrictions. From the Times-Dispatch: Richmond today imposed mandatory water restrictions. The city’s action affects water use in the city, and Mayor L. Douglas Wilder said Henrico, Hanover and Chesterfield counties, which buy much of their water […]
Today’s showers did nothing to raise the water table in the area, and the City of Richmond has announced mandatory water restrictions. From the Times-Dispatch:
Richmond today imposed mandatory water restrictions.
The city’s action affects water use in the city, and Mayor L. Douglas Wilder said Henrico, Hanover and Chesterfield counties, which buy much of their water from the city, will also have to impose restrictions.
“This is a critical time for everyone to do their part to conserve water,” Wilder said.
The city’s website has specific details on the restrictions:
Mandatory conservation measures include:
Established landscaping and gardens: No watering on Mondays.
Odd property addresses: Water only on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Even property addresses: Water only on Wednesday, Friday and Sun.
(Odd/even designation is determined by the last digit of address number.)
Bucket watering (five gallons maximum) is permitted at all times.
New landscaping: Unrestricted watering allowed for the first 10 days after planting, then limited to the “Established Landscaping and Gardens” measures.
Vegetable gardens: Watering is limited to any two days per week and between 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. on any day. Bucket watering is unrestricted.
Washing paved areas, such as streets, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.: Washing is limited to two days per week. Unrestricted washing is allowed for immediate health and safety concerns.
Vehicle washing (commercial businesses are exempt): Vehicle washing is limited to two days per week.
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