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Central Iowa Waterworks moves to voluntary lawn‑watering reduction; Clive staff urges conservation
Summary
Staff announced CIWW entered a voluntary phase‑two lawn‑watering reduction focused on outdoor irrigation; the program is voluntary and intended to avoid a mandatory ban by promoting conservation and city operational adjustments.
City staff told the council that Central Iowa Waterworks (CIWW) has entered a voluntary lawn‑watering reduction (phase two) to encourage outdoor water conservation and help avoid a mandatory ban.
Pete summarized procedural changes adopted by the CIWW board that will modify the 28E agreement in minor, procedural ways and stressed the change is voluntary and focused on outdoor watering such as lawn irrigation. He said the city will adjust some irrigation schedules (for example, pulling back ball‑field irrigation) and conduct outreach to customers to explain conservation steps and avoid negative optics.
The council discussed optics and communications: staff said they would use email, website and social media to reach customers and would begin targeted contact with residents who continue to water heavily. The phased approach will be monitored; if conditions deteriorate, staff said it would be prepared to explain a mandatory ban and its implications to residents.
