NEW CITY – Citing recent rains and reduced water usage over the
past few weeks, Rockland County officials Wednesday lowered the mandatory
water restrictions from Stage II to Stage I.
Residents and businesses may now hand wash cars; wash driveways, sidewalks
and patios; water their lawns every other day instead of only two days
per week; and water their lawns, gardens and landscape plants for two
additional hours on specified days.
The required 10 percent reduction in use by plant nurseries and golf courses
has been eliminated.
Restrictions remaining in effect for watering lawns, flower gardens, vegetable
gardens, trees, shrubs, potted plants and other outdoor plants. They may
be watered only between midnight and 6 a.m.
Other restrictions include restaurants may not serve water unless the
patron requests it; the use of flow-through (non-recycled) fountains,
artificial waterfalls and reflecting pools is not allowed; water cannot
be used for flushing sewers or hydrants except for emergencies; all water
leaks must be repaired within 48 hours; and no bulk water supply from
any source in the county may be exported outside the county.
