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LeMars Water Dept. Calls For Voluntary Water Conservation
WATER WATCH CONDITIONS
LeMars record water use, resulting from continued dry weather, has produced a call for voluntary conservation by the city of LeMars. The city's water department monitors supplies daily and has determined that LeMars water system is currently overstressed.
It is estimated that voluntary residential conservation efforts can produce water saving of up to 10 percent. A list of suggested water saving activities and other information is available from City Hall, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by calling (712) 546-7018 or (712) 546-5555.
We are making this request in an attempt to avoid more severe action at a later date. This is not a crisis situation, but with responsible conservation on the part of LeMars residents we will get through this hot and dry period without resorting to water rationing.
These Are Some Simple Steps To Help Conservation
1. Refrain from watering lawns between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. This includes shrubs,
....plants and trees.
2. Refrain from car washing during the weekdays
3. Take shorter showers
4. Check dripping faucets
5. Fully utilize your appliance by running dishwasher and washing machine for full loads only.
TEIR II
RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
Moderate To Serious Water Shortages
WATER WARNING CONDITIONS
Bans The Use Of
1. Use of water consuming comfort air conditioning equipment which consumes in excess of 5 percent ....of the water circulating in such equipment.
2. Watering or irrigation and all outside vegetation except for flower and vegetable gardens; trees and ....shurbs less than 4 years old, and areas which were newly seeded or sodded prior to issuance of
....the emergency resolution, but still are ban from watering between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
3. Washing cars, trucks, trailers, boats and other mobile vehicles or equipment except at commercial ....establishments which provide that service.
4. Washing outdoor surfaces including buildings, sidewalks, driveways, patios and porches.
5. Nonessential cleaning of commercial and industrial equipment machinery and interior spaces.
6. Filling, refilling or adding of water to private swimming pools, wading pools, reflective pools, ornamental
....fountains or any other structure making similar use of water.
7. Permitting the loss of water through defective plumbing or fixtures, except where the customer can
....provide proof or prompt repair of the defect.
8. Serving water by restaurants except when it is specifically requested by customer.
TEIR III
RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
Severe Water Shortages
WATER EMERGENCY
1. All outside water use except for domestic, sanitation and fire.
2. All commercial and industrial uses of water not essential in providing products or services.
3. Water used but not necessary for the preservation of life or the general welfare of the community's
....economic base.
4. When in severe water shortages, penalties for violations shall be imposed. Fifty dollars ($50) for the
....first offense, one-hundred dollars ($100) for the second offense, third offense is automatic shut-off.