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Mandatory watering schedule ordered for Kennewick Irrigation District as drought worsens
Kennewick Irrigation District has implemented a mandatory watering schedule for its customers starting July 7 as drought conditions worsen. It is the first mandatory restriction for residential irrigation since the drought of 2015. The restriction is expected to be in place for three to four weeks, unlike 2015 when water was limited for most of […]
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Mandatory KID watering restrictions possible this summer. What you can do now
The Kennewick Irrigation District is warning that it likely will require mandatory watering restrictions this summer, as the water forecast continues to drop. But residents who are careful about watering now could shorten the amount of time that restrictions could be in place to just days or weeks, the district said. The district has not […]
Modesto launches new watering schedule for residents. Here’s what you need to know
The city of Modesto has updated its watering schedule, adding one more day per week when residents can use water outside of their homes. Outdoor watering makes up a third of the average family’s water usage, according to the City of Modesto. The watering schedule effectively reduces water consumption in Modesto after calls in 2015 […]
Judge strikes down watering ban implemented over White Bear Lake water fight
An administrative law judge on Thursday called DNR-imposed watering ban restrictions near White Bear Lake an “arbitrary and unlawful condition on appropriations of groundwater,” the latest finding in a 12-year fight over water use that was triggered by falling levels at the lake. Judge Eric L. Lipman said in his ruling that the watering ban […]
Expert offers tips for watering your yard during drought
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW)-Even with rain in the forecast for Mother’s Day, there are still parts of Kansas in drought conditions. Water conservation advice is given because of this and Wichita remains in stage one of drought. Right now Kansas is either abnormally dry or at severe drought levels according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. While […]
Sacramento announces new watering rules that will take effect on March 1
(FOX40.COM) — Efforts to conserve water continue in Sacramento with new watering rules that will go into effect on March 1. •Video Above: California uses innovation to improve groundwater storage Residents and businesses in the city of Sacramento are required to follow a seasonal schedule when watering areas using sprinklers, per city ordinance: Spring and […]