Rockland County has declared a Stage 2 modified water emergency.
Mandatory water restrictions will be required to come into force on Thursday.
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel-Rupert said dry conditions had led to unprecedented levels of flow in the Ramapo River, making Veolia’s Ramapo Valley an important water source for Rockland residents.・It states that it limits the use of Well Field. .
They said the county had a similar problem in 2016 and that due diligence, along with recommendations from water suppliers, they are taking proactive measures to maintain water use. says there is.
The measure, which primarily affects outdoor water use, applies to all residents and businesses, regardless of whether the water comes from public sources or private wells.
Rockland County’s mandatory water use restrictions include:
grass
The lawn can only be watered twice a week on designated days. Properties with odd addresses can only water their lawns during certain hours on Mondays and Thursdays. Facilities with even addresses may water their lawns during certain hours on Tuesdays and Fridays. Watering times are between 2:00 am and 6:00 am for automatic sub-irrigation systems. For manual sprinkler or hose-fed irrigation, hours are 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
garden and landscape
Flower gardens, vegetable gardens, and landscaping areas (trees, shrubs, potted plants, and other outdoor plants) can be watered at designated times every other day of the month, depending on the property’s address. Properties with odd-numbered addresses can be watered on the odd days of the month (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, etc.), and properties with even-numbered addresses can be watered on the even days of the month (2, 4, 6, etc.). , 8, etc.) can be watered. etc. ). Watering times are between 2:00 am and 6:00 am for automatic sub-irrigation systems. For manual sprinkler or hose-fed irrigation, hours are 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Other restrictions:
- Childcare facilities and golf courses may implement water conservation plans pursuant to Section 5 of the Rockland County Sanitation Act in lieu of specified water restrictions. The maintenance plan should reduce average monthly usage by 10%. Water use on the golf course shall be between 9:00 pm and 6:00 am, except for watering the greens.
- Water may not be used to clean paved surfaces (public or private) such as roads, sidewalks, driveways, tennis courts, garages, parking lots, and patios. Except for emergencies.
- Water is not served in the restaurant unless requested by patrons.
- Flow-through (non-recycled) fountains, artificial waterfalls, and reflective pools are not permitted.
- Do not use water to flush sewers or fire hydrants, except in an emergency.
- All leaks must be repaired within 48 hours.
- No bulk water supply from any source within the county may be exported outside the county.
Continue to use water efficiently in rooms with low-flow showerheads and toilets (look for the WaterSense label when buying new appliances), fix leaks, and wash paved surfaces. Clean instead, run full load only in washing machine and dishwasher, do not use. Do not use the restroom to throw away tissues. Also, consider switching to more efficient appliances when it’s time to replace them.