What is SAWS asking Council to do?
SAWS is asking Council to revise the Edwards Aquifer levels that trigger drought restrictions for Stages 1-3 (see chart). The new aquifer triggers would be 10 feet higher than those currently in place. SAWS is also recommending a change in variance policies to Stage 1 rules allowing low water use planting for new construction. This would help reduce impact on the landscaping and building industries. How will restrictions affect me? The basic restrictions for each Stage would remain the same, but begin earlier. The restriction most people are familiar with is the requirement to water with a sprinkler no more than one day a week. Based on scientific data, this is the maximum level of irrigation the SAWS Conservation Department recommends regardless of the weather. Visit http://www.saws.org/conservation for resources to help you maintain your landscape through dry periods. What else has changed besides the weather? In 2008 after legislative changes, the Edwards Aquifer Authority revised p
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- What is SAWS asking Council to do?
