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Poway continues its water-wise ways

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September usage totals show that Poway water users have again conserved at a rate greater than demanded by the state.

Water usage was down 35.4 percent when compared to the same month of 2013, according to Assistant City Manager Tina White. The state is requiring a 32 percent reduction in the city.

For the period since June 1, when water conservation efforts began being counted by the state, Poway has conserved 36.7 percent when compared with the same four-month period of 2013, White said.

State monitoring will continue through at least early next year. Cities not complying with their assigned conservation goals could face financial penalties.

White said the city issued three fines in September for residents not complying with outdoor irrigation rules, which limit watering to twice a week. A third-time offender was fined $500, she said, while a second-time offender was fined $300 and two first-time offenders were fined $100 each.

Homes with addresses ending in an odd number are restricted to watering on Sundays and Tuesdays while those with even numbers can water only on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Business, apartment and condo landscape watering is restricted to Mondays and Fridays. No watering is allowed between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. and the amount of watering is limited to 10 minutes per station.

More information on the city’s water conservation program can be found at www.poway.org.

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