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W EXAMPLE WATER RESTRICTION NOTICE Effective Thursday, May 1, 1997, until Monday, September 1, 1997, the City of Centerville 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 AM to 6:00 PM. Residents whose address ends in an even number may water their lawns and gardens before 10:00 a.m. only on even number days and residents whose address ends in an odd number may water their lawns and gardens before 10:00 a.m. 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. Morning is the best time to water most lawn areas...and the earlier the better. Don't drizzle. • As the sun rises so does the mercury. After • A light sprinkling is the LEAST about 10 a.m. heat steals moisture from your EFFECTIVE method of watering. In lawn through evaporation. fact, it can damage your lawn. A good soaking gets to the "root" of the problem When you water EARLY, you can water LESS by encouraging deep, solid root growth. because more of the water is absorbed into your Lawns without deep root growth are less lawn. You save time and money when you drought resistant and more prone to winter water at daybreak. kill. Watering during the heat of the day can actually harm your lawn. Water ONLY when your lawn needs it. • "Scald" or "burn" damage occurs when hot • You don't have to water on a set schedule. sunlight bits water droplets that cling to leaves. Water only when the grass or plants show The tiny droplets imitate powerful, miniature signs of needing it. To test whether or not magnifying glasses. Your lawn needs a soaking, step on the grass. If it springs backup, you don't need • At night, cool, moist conditions create an to water. If it stays flat, it's time to water ideal environment for lawn diseases to develop. Again. In the morning. The earlier the Grass blades watered in the morning dry off better... quickly, making it harder for a disease habitat to flourish. 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 will make a big difference. 260/080- 1409.mar