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Asuza: Phase II drought restrictions to begin November 1

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on October 25, 2007 at 5:26 am

From the Pasadena Star News:

Short of an unexpected rainfall, water customers will be required to clamp down even more on usage as supplies shrink. Azusa Light and Water officials called the current drought unprecedented, declaring it a “water emergency situation.” “Our water levels are just dropping,” said Paul Reid, key accounts manager for Azusa Light and Water.

Officials said Phase I conditions now in effect will be upgraded Nov. 1 to Phase II and then Phase III in December if dry weather conditions persist. In Phase II, Azusa Light and Water customers will have to cut back on usage by 10 percent from the same time last year, officials said. Residents can only water lawns twice a week, while businesses and other institutions are limited to three times a week.

Phase III conditions mean water use must be cut by 20 percent. Residents may only water once a week while businesses are down to twice a week, officials said.

Reid said 50percent to 70percent of water used by residents is for watering lawns and landscaping. “If they can cut back on that usage, they can probably meet the objective of saving 20percent,” he said.

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October 25, 2007 · Filed Under Conservation

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