What are some non-essential water uses?
Answers
General non-essential uses of water that should be considered for curtailment by state agencies in the defined drought area include:
• Washing state vehicles, except as appropriate for health and safety reasons.
• Washing/pressure washing of streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other paved
areas or building exteriors (unless necessary for maintaining public
sanitation/safety).
• Using hoses for clean up (i.e., do not use hose as a broom), unless required
by health code.
• Irrigation of lawns, athletic fields and ornamental plants.
• Operating decorative fountains and pools.
• Running partial loads in washing machines and dishwashers.
• Operating non-essential ice machines.
• Serving tap water at eating establishments unless requested.
• Maintenance of recreational swimming pools (revenue-generating pools
exempt).
Answer:
Non-Essential Water Use Definition for.
• Washing state vehicles, except as
appropriate for health and safety
reasons.
- areas or (unless necessary for maintaining public sanitation/safety).
• Using hoses for clean up (i.e., do not
use hose as a broom), unless
required.