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Staff: treat sprinklers as rainfall supplement; avoid watering 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Summary
A staff member advised residents to limit sprinkler watering to conserve water, avoid watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., check controllers and heads for runoff, and consider smart controllers or rain sensors that may qualify for a rebate.
A staff member at a public meeting advised residents to treat automatic sprinklers as a supplement to rainfall, limit watering to at most twice a week when appropriate, and avoid irrigating between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The guidance explained why: "To minimize water loss from evaporation, refrain from watering between 10AM and 6PM." The staff member added that residents should "avoid watering if it has recently rained or if rain is expected" and to "keep a close eye on your sprinklers" to stop runoff and waste.
Meeting remarks urged routine maintenance: check sprinkler controllers and heads regularly to ensure proper operation. Upgrading to a smart controller or installing a rain-free sensor was presented as a way to reduce unnecessary watering; the staff member said such upgrades "could make you eligible for a water conservation rebate." Specific rebate amounts or program details were not specified during the remarks.
The comments were delivered as general water-conservation guidance; no formal actions, votes, or ordinance changes were discussed during the recorded remarks.
