Effective April 1, 2022 sprinkling regulations will be as follows:
NOTE: Upper Genelle is now even days and Lower Genelle is odd days regardless if your house number is odd or even.
- Regulations are in effect throughout the year.
- No open hoses at any time. All hoses in use must have a nozzle or sprinkler attached to the outlet end.
- Only one sprinkler per household on manually controlled systems can be used at any one time.
- Automatic underground systems are not to be used in conjunction with manually controlled systems unless approved by the board.
- A soaker hose is considered the same as an above ground sprinkler.
- In the event of low aquifer levels, sprinkling regulations Level 2, 3 or 4 will come into effect. Ratepayers will be notified. Otherwise, Level 1 applies.
- All underground systems MUST have a rain sensor and a backflow preventer that is accessible and serviceable. Maintenance is the responsibility of the homeowner. Maximum total water consumption is 5GPM (imperial gallons). Once a new system is in place it should be inspected by the Genelle Improvement District maintenance.
- Hand watering with a watering can is permitted at any time. No other hand watering is to be done outside sprinkling hours.
- Ratepayers in non-compliance of the sprinkling regulations will be penalized. There shall be one written notice of regulations, which is hereby given to all water users.
First offence - one written warning.
Second offence - water shut off. Disconnection/reconnection fee is $150.00.
LEVEL 1: The 31st of the month is an off day for all residents - absolutely NO sprinkling
Lower Genelle residents are permitted to sprinkle only on odd numbered days:
- Manual systems from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Automatic underground systems from 12:00 midnight to 8:00 a.m.
Upper Genelle residents are permitted to sprinkle only on even numbered days:
- Manual systems from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Automatic underground systems from 12:00 midnight to 8:00 a.m.
LEVEL 2: Lawn and garden sprinkling ONLY - absolutely no driveway and vehicle washing
Lower Genelle residents are permitted to sprinkle only on Wednesdays and Saturdays:
- Manual systems from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Automatic underground suystems from 12:00 midnight to 4:00 a.m.
Upper Genelle residents are permitted to sprinkle only on Thursdays and Sundays:
- Manual systems from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Automatic underground systems from 12:00 midnight to 4:00 a.m.
LEVEL 3: Vegetable garden sprinkling ONLY
Lower Genelle residents are permitted to sprinkle only on Wednesdays and Saturdays:
- Manual systems from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., and from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Automatic underground systems from 12:00 midnight to 2:00 a.m.
Upper Genelle residents are permitted to sprinkle only on Thursdays and Sundays:
- Manual systems from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., and from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Automatic underground systems from 12:00 midnight to 2:00 a.m.
LEVEL 4: All outdoor water use is PROHIBITED