Monday, August 18, 2014

SMWD Implements Mandatory Water Conservation Measures - New Pools Cannot Be Filled

The Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD) announced mandatory water conservation measures which includes residential lawn watering is limited to three days per week and new swimming pools cannot be filled. Existing swimming pools can be filled up to a foot for maintenance.  Car washing must be by bucket or use the local car wash that has already implemented recycling measures.

Under this measure they do have some bite...first offensive is a citation.  Second offense a fine of $100, third offense a fine of $250, fourth offense a fine of $500 and they can restrict your flow of water.  Let's all be water-wise and make sure we are not watering our sidewalks.  Repair broken or leaking pipes and hoses