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Water Conservation |
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Water Conservation Plan
in Effect for 2009! |
East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District (ECCV) approved the following Outdoor Water Conservation Program for 2009. Customers having odd-numbered addresses may water on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, and customers having even-numbered addresses may water on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday according to the following schedule.
Click here to print a copy of the watering schedule postcard.
| Restrictions |
2009 |
| Residential/Commercial |
Three days per week |
| Hours of Irrigation |
No watering 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Irrigation Period |
15 min. per zone |
| Starting Date |
April 1, three days per week |
| Ending Date |
October 31, 2009 |
| New Sod/Seeding |
No new sod or seeding May 25, 2009 to September 5, 2009 |
| Water Monitors |
YES |
| Fines for Violations |
YES |
The fine schedule for violating the restrictions is as follows:
| First Offense: |
Notice of Violation |
| Second Offense: |
Notice of Violation and $100 Fine added to water bill |
| Third Offense: |
Notice of Violation and $250 Fine added to water bill |
| Fourth Offense: |
Notice of Violation and $500 Fine added to water bill |
| Fifth Offense: |
Notice of Violation and $1,000 Fine added to water bill |
| Sixth Offense: |
Flow limiter placed inside meter |
It is important that all ECCV customers adhere to watering restrictions. If you would like to report a violation, please send an e-mail with the address, date and time of the violation to conservation@eccv.org. Your report will remain anonymous. A reminder addressing restrictions will be sent out on all reported violations. However, no violations or fines can be assessed unless the violation is witnessed by ECCV staff.
TIPS
Maintain a Healthy Lawn
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- Run your sprinkler system during the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Set sprinkler for short run times and repeat the cycle. To accommodate different sized lots, ECCV allows watering of 15 minutes per zone.
- Water only when necessary. Spring and summer rains can provide some of the water your grass needs.
- Brown spots can be treated best by using your hose and treating only that small area.
- Avoid watering your lawns during days and times when it is windy.
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- Aerate your lawn. This will reduce the amount of water and fertilizer your lawn needs.
- Using a layer of mulch around plants reduces evaporation and promotes plant growth.
- Sharpen the blades on your lawn mower. Sharp blades mean a clean cut. Dull blades tear grass, and make it look brown. This may cause you to water more than necessary.
Make Every Drop Count! |
Save Around the House
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- Store drinking water in the refrigerator rather than run the tap each time you want a cool glass of water.
- Only run the dishwasher and the washing machine with a full load.
- Avoid running the water when you shave and brush your teeth.
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- Take shorter showers.
- Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily. Dispose of tissues in the trash rather than in the toilet.
- Use a broom to clean your garage and driveway instead of hosing it down with water.
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