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Vernon enters Stage 3 mandatory water-use restrictions

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City Manager Darell Kennon announced today that the City of Vernon is now under Stage 3 mandatory water-use restrictions.

Kennon’s announcement is as follows:

We are at 37.4 ft of the average static water levels.

Anything below 37.5ft is considered Stage 3.

STAGE 3 WATER CONSERVATION

The City of Vernon is moving to Stage 3 Water Conservation, which means mandatory water-use restrictions are now in effect. As we work to protect our local water supply and the Seymour Aquifer, we are asking every resident and business to do their part.

Our goal is to achieve a 25% reduction in total water use. These restrictions are necessary to help preserve our water supply, and everyone’s cooperation is important.

MANDATORY WATER-USE RESTRICTIONS

  1. Landscape Watering Schedule

All customers are required to follow the City of Vernon’s Stage 3 watering schedule:

  • Odd-numbered addresses may water Monday and Wednesday only.
  • Even-numbered addresses may water Tuesday and Thursday only.
  • Landscape irrigation is permitted only between 8:00 PM and 10:00 AM.
  1. Vehicle Washing

Washing vehicles, boats, trailers and other mobile equipment is permitted only on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday between 8:00 PM and 10:00 AM.

When washing is allowed, it must be done using a bucket or a handheld hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle. Charity car washes are prohibited. Commercial car washes, detail shops and dealerships may request a variance.

  1. Swimming Pools

Filling, refilling or adding water to indoor or outdoor swimming pools, wading pools and spas is prohibited except on designated watering days between 8:00 PM and 10:00 AM.

  1. Other Water Restrictions

The following uses are prohibited:

  • Washing homes, office buildings, industrial equipment or machinery.
  • Operating ornamental fountains or water features.
  • Washing sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, streets, patios or other paved surfaces, except when necessary to address an immediate health or fire hazard.
  • Using fire hydrant meters without specific approval from the City Manager or designee.

Customers using private water wells for irrigation must post a sign visible from the street identifying the water source as a water well. Water from private wells or City sources may not be allowed to drain onto City streets or rights-of-way in a wasteful manner or in a way that causes damage.

PLEASE REMEMBER

Water waste restrictions remain in effect at all times, including repairing leaks, maintaining sprinkler heads and preventing excessive runoff. These requirements also apply to private-well irrigation.

Stage 3 restrictions are mandatory. Violations may result in a written notice, citations, fines of up to $500, or other enforcement actions as outlined in the City’s plan.

We understand that water restrictions can be inconvenient, but protecting our water supply requires a community-wide effort. Please help us conserve water and encourage your neighbors to do the same.

Thank you for doing your part to help protect Vernon’s water supply.

For the full City of Vernon Water Conservation & Drought Contingency Plan, please visit:
https://www.vernontx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/917/Drought-Contingency-Plan-2024

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