(Audubon) Audubon City Clerk Joe Foran says the Water Emergency for Audubon that was scheduled to end on September 1st has been extended to October 1st. At that time, the situation will be reevaluated.
Reminder, the following actions will be prohibited:
Watering Yards. The sprinkling, watering or irrigating of shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, ground cover, plants, vines, gardens, vegetables, flowers, or any other vegetation.
Washing Mobile Equipment. The washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, trailer-houses, railroad cars, or any other type of mobile equipment.
Cleaning Outdoor Services. The washing of sidewalks, driveways, filling station aprons, porches, and other outdoor services.
Cleaning Buildings. The washing of the outside of the dwellings; the washing of the inside and outside of office buildings.
Cleaning Equipment and Machinery. The washing and cleaning of any business or industrial equipment and machinery.
Ornamental Fountains. The operation of any ornamental fountain or other structure making a similar use of water.
Swimming Pools. The swimming and wading pools not employing a filter and recirculating system.
Fire Hydrants. The use of water from fire hydrants for any purpose other than fire suppression or other public emergency.
Escape through Defective Plumbing. The escape of water through defective plumbing, which shall mean the knowing permission for defective plumbing to remain out of repair.
Restaurants. The serving of drinking water in restaurants, cafeterias, or other food establishments unless requested by the individual.
Penalties for violations will be $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second offense, and $300 for third and subsequent offenses.
