Algonquin Ups Water Restrictions as Drought Continues
For the first time since the village of Algonquin enacted its watering restrictions it has issued an "orange status," which means starting Thursday outdoor water use will only be allowed from 6 to 9 a.m. on even/odd days.
Stricter watering restrictions will be enacted Thursday in Algonquin as village officials are encouraging residents to let their lawns go dormant to help conserve water. The level will switch from yellow to orange status for Algonquin residents on Thursday, which means outside water can only be used between 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. with even addresses allowed to water on even days and odd addresses allowed to water on odd days. Under the yellow status, residents could also use outdoor water after 6 p.m. Typically, that is the status that is used throughout the summer in Algonquin but a continued drought coupled with an increase in water use is taxing the village’s resources. “We are looking at weather conditions, how much rain did we get, or in …
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Debbie Morano-Mahler
12:49 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012
You need to tell this to the neighbor behind me. He's always water his grass in the evening every day. more ›