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Current City of Victoria Water Restrictions: Phase 2
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Click here to view the current Water Resolution - Stage 2 |
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June 29, 2017 |
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No lawn watering
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Only hand watering of trees, flowers and gardens. No unattended hoses.
Such watering shall not take place between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. |
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No filling of swimming pools or hot tubs. |
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No filling of water storage containers. |
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Waste of water will be prohibited. |
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Water Conservation Tips
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Inside Your House
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Run washers and dishwashers only when they are full.
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Plug the bathtub drain before turning water on.
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Shave a couple minutes off shower time
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Turn water off while brushing your teeth
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Install inexpensive water aerators on faucets
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Install a water efficient showerhead
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Test your toilet for bypass
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Replace gaskets on drippy water faucets.
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Ways to Conserve Water Outside
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More plants die from overwatering than from underwatering
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Use a rain gauge or can to measure rainfall and water accordingly
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Use a spade or trowel to check moisture in the lawn, two inches under the soil surface, you don't need to water yet.
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Avoid watering on windy days
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Do not leave hoses unattended
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Adjust sprinkler systems to cycle less frequently for shorter periods of time to avoid running off the lawn
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Plant warm season grasses which require less water
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