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y EXAMPLE WATER RESTRICTION NOTICE Effective Thursday, May 1, 1997, until Monday, September 1, 1997, the City ofCenterville will have in effect a watering restriction for all residents and water sources connected to the city water system. Use of private wells is exempt from this restriction. There will be NO WATERING in the City of Centerville from 10:00 A.M. to 600 PM.. Residents whose address ends in an even number may water their lawns and gardens betore 10:00 a.ill. only on even number days and residents whose address ends in an odd number may water their lawns and gardens before 10:00 a.ill. only on odd number days. All residents may water their lawns and gardens on any day after 6:00 p.m. New lawn sod and/or lawn seed is exempt for a two (2) week period from the time of installation. Violation of the ban constitutes a petty misdemeanor kloming is the best time to water most lawn areas.nand the earli~r the better. . As the ~un rises so doe~ the ffil;::rcury. Mer about 10 a.m. heat steals moisture from your lawn through evaporation. When you water EARL Yl you can water LESS because mOre of the water is absorbed into your lawn. You save time and money when you water at daybreak. Watering dZl/lng Ihe heat a/the day can actually hann your lawn. . "Scald" or "burn" damage occurs when hot sunlight hits water droplets that cling to leaves. The tiny droplets imitate powerful, miniature magnifying glasses. . At night, cool, moist conditions create all ideal environment for lawn dise<1ses to develop. Grass blades watered in the Dlorniug dry off quickly, making it harder for a dise:lse habitat to l1ourish. Don't dnzzle. . A light sprinkling is tho l.EAST EFFECTIVE method of watering. In fact, it can daroago YOUT lawn. A good soalGng gets to the "roor' of the problem by encouraging deep, solid root growth, Lawns without d~ep root growth are less drought resistant and more prone to winter kill. "Vacer ONLY when your lawn need$ it. " You don't have to water ou a. set schedule. Water only when the grass or plants show signs of needing it T Q. test whether or not Your lawn needs a soaking, step on the grass. [f it springs back up, you don't need to water. If it stays flat, it's time to water Again, In the Dlorning. The ear lier the better.. Fresh, clean drinking water is yours to use whenever you need it, but not to waste, it is too valuable. Remember that a little effort and common sense win make a big difference. L__ __