Mission Springs Water District to restrict water use
The Mission Springs Water District (MSWD) Board of Directors has voted to restrict water usage for irrigation of turf and ornamental landscaping in response to the State Water Board Resolution.
The resolution requires urban water suppliers to implement or amend the stage of its water shortage contingency plan that includes mandatory restrictions on the number of days that outdoor irrigation with potable water is allowed on ornamental landscapes or turf.
Officials with MSWD said its customers are required to immediately restrict outdoor irrigation with potable water to three days per week: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
According to the release, beginning June 1 through September 30, customers are required to restrict watering to Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The additional day for irrigating is intended to address demand during extreme summer weather.
Additionally, the resolution restricts watering times to between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. for MSWD customers. The resolution imposes civil penalties of $100, $200 and possible discontinuance of service for non-compliance.
District officials said MSWD is listed in the State Water Board Draft Regulatory Framework to reduce per-capita water usage by 32%. The final rules for the most recent order will be decided at the State Water Board meeting at the beginning of May.
