Residents fined $1,000 for watering their lawn too much in drought-hit city – and ‘smart meters’ are watching

RESIDENTS living in a drought-strained city are facing fines if they water their lawns too much.

Watering a lawn three days in one week can trigger a warning and even a fine if you live in Aurora, Colorado.

Outdoor irrigation is limited to two days per week and isn’t permitted between 10am and 6pm – but hand-watering vegetable or flower gardens is still allowed…

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