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North Marin Water District Ordered Water Conservation

Just in case you missed the news while out of town, North Marin Water District (which serves City of Novato and several small improvement districts in the West Marin areaw naer the coast, including Point Reyes Station, Olema, Bear Valley, Inverness Park, Paradise Ranch Estates) announced the Water Conservation Ordinance, effective 07/01/2007 thru 10/28/2007. 

The ordinance prohibits water waste and non-essential use of:

• Gutter flooding (i.e. irrigation overspray or irrigation run-off onto pavement);
• Failure to repair a controllable water leak within a reasonable time (72 hours);
• Using water for non-recycling decorative fountains;
• Washing exterior paved areas (except public agencies may do so for public safety);
• Refilling a swimming pool drained after July 1, 2007 or initial filling of a swimming pool for which a building permit was issued after July 1, 2007;
• Washing privately-owned motor vehicles, trailers and boats except from a bucket and hose equipped with an automatic shut-off nozzle;
• Landscape watering outside the hours of 10:00 PM through 6:00 AM of the next day except that hand watering from a hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle, or a container, or a drip system is allowed;
• Use of water from a fire hydrant except for fighting fires, human consumption, essential construction needs or use in connection with animals;
• Pools and hot tubs must be covered when not in use.

Violations

1. If the District becomes aware of a violation of the prohibitions listed above, a verbal warning will be given;
2. If the violation continues or is repeated, a written notice will be given;
3. If the violation continues or is repeated after a verbal and written notice, the District may disconnect service.
4. a.  First disconnection shall result in a $50 fee for re-connection.
5. b.  Second disconnection shall result in a $75 fee for re-connection
6. c.  Third disconnection shall result in a $100 fee for re-connection and the District will install a flow restricting device on the service. 

Questions or Comments

Please direct all questions and comments regarding the Emergency Water Conservation ordinance should be referred to the Water Conservation Coordinator (415) 897-4133 ext. 8421.

For a full copy of the Emergency Water Conservation Ordinance, please click the link below.