EVMWD has imposed the following restrictions effective immediately which will affect the common area landscape within the community:
EVMWD Board Approves Stage 4a Mandatory Water Restrictions
Governor Brown’s Executive Order prompts more stringent water use guidelines
In response to Governor Brown’s executive order for mandatory water reductions, the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Board of Directors unanimously approved and implemented the EVMWD Water Shortage Contingency Plan Stage 4a and is authorizing mandatory reductions to outdoor water use.
Customers will be asked to reduce outdoor irrigation to two days a week under the new guidelines.
Customers with addresses ending in odd numbers ((ending in 1,3,5,7,9) may water their landscape on Mondays and Thursdays.
Customers with addresses ending in even numbers(0,2,4,6,8) may water their landscape on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Other guidelines now required of EVMWD customers are as follows:
Water Use Prohibitions:
• Washing down sidewalks or driveways
• Watering during or within 48 hours after a rain event.
• Overwatering, causing water to run off of a landscaped area
• Washing your vehicle on your property.
• Filling, refilling or adding water to your pool.
• Using a fountain or water feature unless the water is recirculated.
• Watering on windy days.
• Providing water at restaurants or food establishments unless requested.
Guidelines for outdoor water use and irrigation for residential and commercial:
• Use sprinkler irrigation systems between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and before 6:00 A.M.
• Limit sprinkler operation to no more than two times per week on odd/even calendar days based on last digit of service address.
• Watering by hand, with drip irrigation or reclaimed water is ok during daylight hours.
• Sprinklers and irrigation systems should be adjusted to avoid overspray, runoff and waste.
• Fix leaks or broken irrigation equipment to reduce waste.
• Having a cover on your pool to reduce evaporation.
EVMWD will continue to provide customers with as many tools as possible to help its customers stay within their water budgets. If water budgets are exceeded, customers will be penalized for excessive use under the restrictions. Customers are encouraged to take advantage of the many water saving rebates and free programs EVMWD offers. Programs including turf replacement and water evaluations are available at www.evmwd.com/conservation.
Fines
Customers who do not comply with the stated restrictions and guidelines will be subject to the following fines, as stated in EVMWD’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan for Stage 4a violations.
Violation of Stage 4a Water Shortage Restrictions:
First - Written Notice
Second - Written Notice
Third - $200
Fourth - $400
Fifth and any subsequent violations - $500
Sixth - Flow restrictor installed at the meter
Penalties
Drought penalties are imposed on customers who do not stay within their water budget during a Stage 3, 4 or 5 water shortage. Customers are allocated an indoor rate and an outdoor rate. Penalties will be reflected on the customer’s bill each month for any violation and are as follows:
Stage 4 – Penalty for entering Tier 3, 4 or 5 (inefficient, excessive or wasteful tiers) $2.09 per ccf (ccf= 748 gallons)
EVMWD Board Approves Stage 4a Mandatory Water Restrictions
Governor Brown’s Executive Order prompts more stringent water use guidelines
In response to Governor Brown’s executive order for mandatory water reductions, the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Board of Directors unanimously approved and implemented the EVMWD Water Shortage Contingency Plan Stage 4a and is authorizing mandatory reductions to outdoor water use.
Customers will be asked to reduce outdoor irrigation to two days a week under the new guidelines.
Customers with addresses ending in odd numbers ((ending in 1,3,5,7,9) may water their landscape on Mondays and Thursdays.
Customers with addresses ending in even numbers(0,2,4,6,8) may water their landscape on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Other guidelines now required of EVMWD customers are as follows:
Water Use Prohibitions:
• Washing down sidewalks or driveways
• Watering during or within 48 hours after a rain event.
• Overwatering, causing water to run off of a landscaped area
• Washing your vehicle on your property.
• Filling, refilling or adding water to your pool.
• Using a fountain or water feature unless the water is recirculated.
• Watering on windy days.
• Providing water at restaurants or food establishments unless requested.
Guidelines for outdoor water use and irrigation for residential and commercial:
• Use sprinkler irrigation systems between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and before 6:00 A.M.
• Limit sprinkler operation to no more than two times per week on odd/even calendar days based on last digit of service address.
• Watering by hand, with drip irrigation or reclaimed water is ok during daylight hours.
• Sprinklers and irrigation systems should be adjusted to avoid overspray, runoff and waste.
• Fix leaks or broken irrigation equipment to reduce waste.
• Having a cover on your pool to reduce evaporation.
EVMWD will continue to provide customers with as many tools as possible to help its customers stay within their water budgets. If water budgets are exceeded, customers will be penalized for excessive use under the restrictions. Customers are encouraged to take advantage of the many water saving rebates and free programs EVMWD offers. Programs including turf replacement and water evaluations are available at www.evmwd.com/conservation.
Fines
Customers who do not comply with the stated restrictions and guidelines will be subject to the following fines, as stated in EVMWD’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan for Stage 4a violations.
Violation of Stage 4a Water Shortage Restrictions:
First - Written Notice
Second - Written Notice
Third - $200
Fourth - $400
Fifth and any subsequent violations - $500
Sixth - Flow restrictor installed at the meter
Penalties
Drought penalties are imposed on customers who do not stay within their water budget during a Stage 3, 4 or 5 water shortage. Customers are allocated an indoor rate and an outdoor rate. Penalties will be reflected on the customer’s bill each month for any violation and are as follows:
Stage 4 – Penalty for entering Tier 3, 4 or 5 (inefficient, excessive or wasteful tiers) $2.09 per ccf (ccf= 748 gallons)
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