City to enact Stage Three of Drought Contingency Plan

PRESS RELEASE

League City is to enact Stage 3 of the Citys Drought Contingency Plan from midnight to midnight on Tuesday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 24.

This stage is to be enacted due to on-going construction of the Citys largest water distribution facility located at 18530 State Highway 3 in Webster. The construction will require two major shutdowns of the 42 water line, which delivers approximately 80 percent of the Citys surface water supply. This construction-related activity is necessary for the installation of multiple isolation valves needed for construction to continue. The shutdowns are scheduled to occur on Tuesday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 24 and are expected to last 10-16 hours each and water rationing is necessary during the shutdowns. Both dates are subject to change, based on weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Residents are asked to limit water to essential indoor use only on these days. The Drought Contingency Plan lists several mandatory restrictions. Violators could face fines of $500 plus court costs each day that one or more restriction is violated.

Below are the water rationing restrictions for Stage 3 of the Citys Drought Contingency Plan:

Irrigation of landscaped areas is absolutely prohibited.

Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorcycle, 4-wheeler, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle is absolutely prohibited. Commercial car washes that utilize water recycling are allowed to continue to operate.

Use of water to wash down any sidewalk, walkway, driveway, parking lot, tennis court, or other hard surface area is absolutely prohibited.

Flushing of gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street is absolutely prohibited.

Washing down any building or structure for purposes other than immediate fire protection is absolutely prohibited.

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City to enact Stage Three of Drought Contingency Plan