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ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL APPROVES WATER USE RESTRICTION MEASURES
ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 12, 2014) – The Anaheim City Council tonight approved a resolution to implement four mandatory water conservation measures, in compliance with the State Water Resources Control Board’s emergency drought regulations. With a focus on outdoor water conservation, the following actions are now prohibited:
- Watering of outdoor landscapes or turf that cause excess runoff
- Using a hose to wash a motor vehicle, except where the hose is fitted with a shutoff nozzle
- Washing down driveways and sidewalks with potable water except to address an immediate health and safety need
- Using potable water in a fountain or decorative water feature, unless the water is re-circulated
In addition, Anaheim added two other mandates to achieve additional water savings: Continue reading