As is typical for this time of year, Canadian Lakeview Estates is experiencing a significantly higher demand for potable water. In order to safeguard our water supply for more essential uses, the following restrictions are now in effect.
Outdoor Irrigation
The watering of lawns and gardens represents one of our single biggest uses of water, so reducing this activity can go a long way to lowering overall consumption. Please keep in mind, most lawns, shrubs, and trees only need to be watered once a week.
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Manual
Sprinklers
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Automatic
Sprinklers
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Drip Irrigation &
Hand Watering
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Morning
6:00 am to 10:00 am
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Morning
midnight to 6:00 am
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Drip irrigation systems and use of a watering can or hose with spring-loaded nozzle can be done anytime.
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Evening
7:00 pm to midnight
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EVEN numbered addresses may water Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
ODD numbered addresses may water Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
We greatly appreciate your help in ensuring we all enjoy a happy and healthy summer. We’ll provide updates as the situation evolves.
Every little bit helps
First and foremost, please continue to follow the advice of public health officials regarding proper handwashing in the fight against COVID-19. But here are some other simple ways we can save even more water this summer.
Indoors
- Take shorter showers and don’t let the water run when brushing teeth
- Only run dishwashers and washing machines when they’re full
- If washing dishes by hand, use two basins rather than letting the water run
- Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator or microwave instead of running water
- Repair dripping faucets and leaky toilets, and replace old fixtures with low-use models
Outdoors
- Set lawn mower blades higher as longer grass means less evaporation
- Weed lawns and gardens regularly as weeds compete with other plants for water
- Cover swimming pools when not in use
- Wash cars with a bucket and sponge instead of a hose
- Use a broom, rather than a hose, to clean sidewalks and driveways