Fairfax City Imposes Water Restrictions
posted 5:00 pm Fri October 05, 2007 - Fairfax City, Va.
The restrictions apply to all Fairfax City residents, but not to Fairfax County residents.
The following actions are prohibited:
-Watering lawns and shrubs
-Washing automobiles
-Using water-demanding amenities such as ornamental ponds or pools
-Wasting domestic or household water through misuse or plumbing leaks The city also asks residents to conserve water by taking shorter showers and using the dishwasher or washing machine only with a full load.
Because the restrictions are voluntary, no fines or citations will be issued to those violating the ban. But Fairfax City officials warn that additional enforcement actions are possible if conditions do not improve.Loudoun County and the city of Leesburg have already imposed mandatory water-use restrictions.
Latest Comment on Fairfax City Imposes Water Restrictions
TBA
5:34 pm on 10/05/07
Remember our so call great Pres. GWB' saying "There is no such thing as global warming."
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