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Outdoor Watering:

9/16/2024

In an effort to more closely correlate with our water supplier, we are sharing their outdoor watering restrictions.  Over the month, Benton has reduced usage by 12.42%.  Thank you for staying aware of your usage and please continue to keep our Drought Stage 2 conditions in mind while using water.

You can read more about saving water by visiting our suppliers website by clicking here!

 

Outdoor Watering

  • Reduce outdoor irrigation now – limit watering to once per week.
  • Water just enough to keep root systems alive; allow lawns to go dormant.
  • It’s best to water before 10 a.m.
  • Do not overseed lawns or plant new trees or shrubs this fall.
  • Water just enough to fill up an upside down frisbee, once a week.
  • Your lawn should go dormant but not die utilizing this schedule until the drought is over.
  • Watering using a private well is exempt and you should post signs stating you are using well water.
  • Residential and commercial food gardens are exempt as well.