Erie town officials on Friday morning told residents and businesses that all sprinkler systems must remain shut off at least through the end of March, with water demands currently approaching “30% higher than usual at this time of year.”
The town said it will monitor for irrigation system use and will turn off water service at the property taps of residents, HOAs and businesses that don’t comply with the request to shut off sprinklers. For most large HOAs, this will only turn off irrigation water, according to the town. For individual households and lots, this would turn water off for the whole household or building.
Using a hose for limited watering of trees, bushes and gardens is permitted, but the town is asking the community to refrain from watering any turf grass, according to town spokesperson Gabi Rae…