Urging Timnath Customers to Reduce Summer Watering
Due to unprecedented irrigation demand in the Timnath area resulting from a combination of factors including recent temperatures exceeding 90 degrees, new sod installations and new construction in the area, we are asking for immediate assistance from ALL FCLWD customers in the Timnath area to reduce watering by 25 percent. Immediate outdoor water use reduction is critical to maintaining adequate water pressure throughout the system as well as an appropriate water supply for fire protection needs.
We are asking customers located in Timnath to adjust their outdoor watering as follows:
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Delay all new outdoor landscape, irrigation and sod projects until September 1. Delaying new sod will not only help in water conservation efforts, but is also more beneficial for your grass.
- If your address ends in an even number, limit watering to Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (midnight to midnight).
- If your address ends in an odd number, limit watering to Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (midnight to midnight).
- Avoid watering on Sunday to allow our system to catch up for the next week.
If you recently planted new sod before receiving these restrictions, please be mindful of overwatering to avoid water running off into the sidewalk and the gutter. Overwatering not only wastes water and increases your cost, but also impacts the distribution system’s ability to meet all customer needs. Once your sod has taken root, typically after two weeks of initial watering, please reduce your watering schedule to normal levels following the schedule above.
We appreciate your attention to this important effort. Customer compliance is vital to maintaining adequate system water pressure, ensuring the delivery of treated water to all customers and providing critical fire protection.
FAQ
Q: Why is FCLWD enacting watering restrictions?
Q: Are the restrictions mandatory?
Q: How long will the restrictions be in place?
Q: Do the restrictions mean FCLWD doesn’t have enough water?
Q: Does this impact all Timnath residents?
Q: Does this impact all FCLWD customers?
Q: I just planted new sod, what should I do?
- If your address ends in an even number, limit watering to Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (midnight to midnight).
- If your address ends in an odd number, limit watering to Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (midnight to midnight).
- Avoid watering on Sunday to allow our system to catch up for the next week.
Q: My neighbor is not following the restrictions, can I report them?
Q: Can you stop issuing building permits or lessen the amount of building in the area?
A: FCLWD is not a land-use authority; meaning we don’t have any say in how the land in our district is used. Land use is determined by the cities and counties where we provide water. Land use authorities are also the authority that issues and manages building permits. If you have questions or concerns about land-use code, please contact the municipality directly involved.