Georgetown Water Department Announces Phase 4 Water Use Restriction

GEORGETOWN — The Georgetown Water Department announces that the town is under a Phase 4 water restriction, which bans all unattended non-essential outdoor water use.

The Board of Water Commissioners voted on Monday, Aug. 8, to further restrict water use. The Parker River streamflow, a key source of water to the community, is essentially dry at 0.1 cubic feet per second.

Water Department staff will be monitoring outdoor use by residential and commercial customers. Violation of the restrictions carries increasing penalties:

• First violation: Verbal or written warning of non-compliance. The Water Department has created door hangers to notify parties that are out of compliance.
• Second violation: $150 fine
• Third violation: $400 fine
• Fourth violation: Discontinuation of water service

By Water Department policy, the restriction may be lifted after seven consecutive days of increasing flow.

“It’s vital that we as a community work together to protect our water supply both for drinking and for fire service protection,” said Utility Director Marlene Ladderbush. “Thank you to our residents and businesses for their understanding and cooperation.”