Water cops watching you

Photo: Rutland Waterworks

Rutland Waterworks will use water cops to enforce outdoor water regulations.

Rutland Waterworks are taking the unusual step of sending out water cops to ensure citywide sprinkling regulations are adhered to.

In a news release sent out by the water utility, assistant general manager Kevin Reynolds stated a combination of extremely hot conditions and property owners not obeying water regulations, the Rutland Waterworks system is running above normal levels.

"Rutland Waterworks District will be utilizing water patrollers to enforce city wide sprinkling regulations,” said Reynolds.

"This means that they will be circulating throughout local neighbourhoods, ensuring that watering is being used properly and regulations are being followed."

Under normal circumstances, he said year round watering is permitted up to three days a week.

Odd numbered addresses are allowed to water Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Even number addresses on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Outside watering is prohibited Mondays.

On your watering day, the following restrictions apply:

• Automatic underground irrigation systems may run between midnight and 6 a.m. on your scheduled odd/even days.
• Manual sprinklers can occur between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. and midnight on your scheduled odd/even days. One sprinkler at a time.
• Hand watering (using a spring loaded nozzle) can occur at any time.

“To ease the pressure on the water systems, and enjoy the highest quality water, it is important that residents follow the sprinkling regulations.

“We need our customers to be very aware that outside watering accounts for 80% of total water demand in the hot summer days."