City of Hays

Rain events in June and July have increased aquifer levels to the extent that a Water Watch has been declared. This means:

• Noon to 7 p.m.: No outdoor watering, regardless of source (The city has made a formal request of the state to enact well regulation)

• Water cannot escape from property

• City will continue reduced levels of irrigation used at municipal facilities

• Newly seeded lawn permits are available at City Hall
– Warm season only available until August 1 at no charge
– Cool season not available at this time

• Second conservation tier in place