The City of San Benito sent out notice this week that it will be restricting water use, Citywide, due to ongoing drought conditions.
Due to these current drought conditions, the City of San Benito will implement Stage 2 Mandatory Water Conservation Restrictions, effective immediately, reads a press release from City of San Benito Public Relations Director David Favila.
Some of the key restrictions of Stage 2 include:
• No watering between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• All water running off yards, plants or other vegetation into gutters or streets is prohibited.
• Vehicle washing at home may be done between the hours of 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with handheld hose equipped with a shutoff nozzle or with a five-gallon bucket.
• The use of water to wash sidewalks, walkways, driveways, or any building or structure is prohibited.
• The use of water for swimming pools, wading pools, Jacuzzi pools, hot tubs or similar items is prohibited except as necessary to maintain the structural integrity of the pool or tub.
Violators of these restrictions may face fines between $50 to $200 per violation or, in extreme cases, disconnection of water service.
The City has taken measures to ensure that all municipal operations comply with these restrictions.
To view City Ordinance 2376, which establishes the City’s Emergency Water Conservation Plan, visit www.cityofsanbenito.com.
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