PRESS RELEASES - AUGUST 2006

Temporary Outdoor Irrigation Restriction is Effective Immediately

August 18, 2006

The City of Arlington has issued a mandatory restriction that requires all residential and commercial properties to discontinue outside irrigation until 1 a.m. Monday morning.

The extreme drought and 33-days of over 100-degree weather is taking a toll on the city’s water system. Arlington is currently pumping more than 110 million gallons of water a day as compared to the normal average of 65 million gallons per day.

With the continued increase in demand and a recent mechanical problem, Water Utilities officials have requested the mandatory restriction, which is effective immediately. The process of conducting a repair at one of the city’s water treatment plants is currently underway. These repairs will allow the City of Arlington to continue to meet the elevating demands. The repairs are scheduled to continue through the weekend.

Hand watering of container plants and flower beds will be permitted.
“We thank all of our customers for their cooperation and we continue to encourage wise water use at all times,” said Water Utilities Director Julie Hunt.

For more information about water conservation, go to www.SaveArlingtonWater.com.