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EXAMPLE <br /> WATER RESTRICTION NOTICE <br /> Effective Thursday, May 1, 1997, until Monday, September 1, 1997, the City of Centerville will have <br /> in effect a watering restriction for all residents and water sources connected to the city water system. <br /> Use of private wells is exempt from this restriction. <br /> There will be NO WATERING in the City of Centerville from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. <br /> Residents whose address ends in an even number may water their lawns and gardens before 10:00 <br /> a.m. only on even number days and residents whose address ends in an odd number may water their <br /> lawns and gardens before 10:00 a.m. only on odd number days. All residents may water their lawns <br /> and gardens on any day after 6:00 p.m. <br /> New lawn sod and/or lawn seed is exempt for a two (2) week period from the time of installation. <br /> Violation of the ban constitutes a petty misdemeanor. <br /> Morning is the hest time to water most lawn <br /> areas... and the earlier the better. Don't drizzle. <br /> • As the sun rises so does the mercury. After • A light sprinkling is the LEAST <br /> about 10 a.m. beat steals moisture from your EFFECTIVE method of watering. In <br /> lawn through evaporation. fact, it can damage your lawn. A good <br /> soaking gets to the "root" of the problem <br /> When you water EARLY, you can water LESS by encouraging deep, solid root growth. <br /> because more of the water is absorbed into your Lawns without deep root growth are less <br /> lawn. You save time and money when you drought resistant and more prone to winter <br /> water at daybreak. kill. <br /> Watering during the heat of the day can actually <br /> harm your lawn. Water ONLY when your lawn needs it <br /> • "Scald" or "bum` damage occurs when hot • You don't have to water on a set schedule. <br /> sunlight hits water droplets that cling to leaves. Water only when the grass or plants show <br /> The tiny droplets imitate powerful, miniature signs of needing it. To test whether or not <br /> magnifying glasses. Your lawn needs a soaking, step on the grass. <br /> If it springs back up, you don't need <br /> • At night, cool, moist conditions create an to water. If it stays flat, it's time to water <br /> ideal environment for lawn diseases to develop. Again. In the morning. The earlier the <br /> Grass blades watered in the morning dry off better... <br /> quickly, making it harder for a disease habitat <br /> to flourish. <br /> Fresh, clean drinking water is yours to use whenever you need it, but not to waste, it is too valuable. <br /> Remember that a little effort and common sense will make a big difference. <br /> 260/080- 1409.m <br />