Alice Pickering
Wyoming Area ReporterWyoming City Council took action Monday to prevent water shortages in the city and to wisely manage city water resources.
Council unanimously passed a resolution approving the adoption of lawn watering regulations for the city. Some elements are the same as those set by the board in past years.
Residents are regulated by an odd-even watering schedule. Residents with odd-numbered addresses are to water on odd days and those with even numbered addresses water on even days.
No lawn sprinkling is permitted between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Permits for watering new sod or seed for up to 30 days are available at city hall.
Additional requirements are rain sensors on commercial and residential lawn watering systems and the requirement of a permit for those installing or repairing systems. Residents may use a private well for irrigation but must apply for an annual permit.
Pumping from city lakes and ponds is permissible, but permits are necessary for the household and the installer. Permit fees will cover the cost of inspection.
An interim inspection fee of $25 was set by council May 3, with a $15 re-inspection fee when return visits are needed.
Additional regulations include posting of a watering permit sign on the public right-of-way indicating water is being pumped from a private well or a lake. A consistent location and visibility are reasons for the rule.
Permit applications and a complete fee schedule are available from City Administrator Jill Teetzle. Signs will soon be available at city offices.
Cross connections to the cityís water system that circumvent the municipal meters are prohibited. The consequences of violations are steep fines and disconnected water service until corrections are made by a licensed plumber and the building inspector has approved the work.
In addition, violators are subject to shut-off and turn-on charges, plus the violation charge. All aspects of the ordinance are directed toward providing enough clean water for residents and adequate supplies for fire fighting, while conserving water whenever possible. Inspections are designed to identify and correct plumbing problems.
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