Anyone living in Loudoun County this summer knows we've been waiting for rain...and waiting...and waiting...
As of today (Tuesday, Oct 2), The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has declared a Water Shortage Emergency -- along with mandatory water restrictions for customers of LCSA in eastern Loudoun County.
Effective immediately, mandatory restrictions are as follows:
- Watering of lawns and landscaping is prohibited (with the exception of using 3-gallon containers or for vegetation planted since 9/1/02)
- Washing vehicles is prohibited (with the exception of using a commercial washing facility or bucket/container under 3 gallons)
- Washing streets, driveways, paved areas and buildings is prohibited (with the exception of using 3 gallon containers)
- Operating ornamental fountains is prohibited
- Filling swimming pools and wading pools is prohibited (unless already more than 3/4 full)
- Serving drinking water in Restaurants is prohibited (unless specifically requested by patrons)
Be sure to purchase a few 3-gallon containers now... Violators could be fined up to $500 for each offense AND repeat violators could have their water supply cut off for up to 5 days.
More information is available on the Loudoun County Government Website and the LCSA website.
In the meantine, THINK RAIN!
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