Apex Water Restrictions in Effect

Posted on June 6, 2008
Filed Under General News, Town of Apex |

On March 18, 2008 the Apex Town Council reinstated the odd/even irrigation schedule for all Apex water customers — residential and commercial — beginning April 1. The Town continues to encourage water conservation and the odd/even schedule helps facilitate this especially when reasonably implemented by water customers. The Town will closely monitor water supply levels and will implement more restrictive measures later in the year if necessary. Beginning April 1, 2008, Town of Apex water customers will be able to irrigate lawns and/or landscapes three days a week according to the following schedule: * Addresses ending with 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays * Addresses ending with 2, 4, 6, 8, 0 - Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays Lawn irrigation will not be allowed on Mondays. Hand held hose watering is allowed everyday. Apex water customers may obtain a 60-day New Landscape Permit from Public Works at 105 Upchurch Street to allow for irrigation of new plantings including newly sodded lawns, first yard seedings, or larger commercial plantings. A written notice will be issued for a first violation of the new mandatory rules. Upon additional observation of violations, the violator will be subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation per day. To report a violation, contact the Public Works Department at 249-3427. Please give the address, date and time of the observed violation. Public Works staff will investigate all reports of violations. The Town of Apex continues to encourage the following voluntary water conservation practices: * Do not irrigate during the hottest time of the day, as much of the water is lost to evaporation. Early morning or late at night is best. * Avoid mowing during droughts as it adds stress to grass and is only relieved by more irrigation. * Limit vehicle washing to a minimum. * Refrain from washing down impervious areas such as sidewalks, driveways, and patios. * Refrain from leaving faucets running while shaving, brushing teeth, and rinsing dishes. * Only run full loads for laundry and dish washing. * Check for leaks and repair them promptly. * Check your water meter and bill to track usage. Try to reduce usage each month.