For Immediate Release
2002-07-03
For further information contact:
Kevin Riley, Utilities Kingston, 546-1181 Extension 2224
WATER RESTRICTION BYLAW IN EFFECT
ADDRESS DETERMINES WHEN TO WATER LAWN
The City of Kingston announced this afternoon that effective immediately, residents of the entire City must limit the
amount of water they are using until further notice. The need for water conservation is significant enough that
Utilities Kingston has asked that the bylaw regulating and restricting the use of water be effective immediately,
meaning that lawn watering can only be done on alternate days until further notice. This means that 'even numbered'
civic addresses can water the lawn only on 'even numbered' days. The lawn watering rule also applies to 'odd numbered'
civic addresses who may water only on 'odd numbered' days. Breaching the water restriction bylaw can result in "hefty"
fines say City officials.
"Due to this dry, hot weather, the demand for water is increasing to well above normal levels", says Kevin Riley of
Utilities Kingston. "This increased demand is putting extra stress on our water system, so we really need people to
respect the watering restriction."
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