City of Russell
RUSSELL–Effective Monday, June 29, 2015 mandatory Stage III water restrictions are in place for Russell water customers.
The flow in Big Creek has been steadily declining the past few weeks. The recent small rains have not been sufficient to maintain Big Creek’s levels.
Until further notice the following water restrictions are in place:
1. Outdoor watering for residential and public grounds is prohibited except for one day per calendar week on that property’s sanitation pickup day. Watering on your sanitation pick up day is permitted only before 10 a.m. and after 9 p.m..
2. Filling or refilling residential above and/or below ground swimming pools is prohibited.
3. Washing of motor vehicles, boats and trailers on residential or public property is prohibited.
4. Washing of motor vehicles, boats and trailers on commercial or industrial property is prohibited except for commercial or industrial vehicles used in the operation of such business and washed as an ordinary and common practice in the operation of business, and except for the washing of vehicles at commercial truck and/or car washes.
5. Washing of the exterior of any building or structure on any grounds is prohibited.
6. Industrial and commercial users shall not water their lawns or non-commercial trees, shrubs and plants, except for one day per calendar week on that property’s sanitation pickup day. Watering on your sanitation pick up day is permitted only before 10 a.m. and after 9 p.m.. If such customer has multiple sanitation pickup days in a week then outdoor watering shall be permitted on only the first sanitation pickup day of the week for such customer
7. Trees, shrubs and plants held for sale by commercial and retail sellers may be watered.
8. Industrial users of water are required to reduce their consumption 25%.
9. Waste of water is prohibited. This includes permitting to run down a gutter or failing to repair a controllable leak of water due to defective plumbing.
If you have any questions about the current water status or the special use water permit program, call the Russell city building at (785) 483-6311.