Specific Outdoor Water Use Restrictions Eased; Mandatory Irrigation Ban Still in Effect

As the drought continues, the Connecticut Dept of Public Health has updated its water supply emergency order for Greenwich, Darien New Canaan and Stamford, but some restrictions have eased.

As of February 17, 2017, the Greenwich system was approximately 68 percent full, while the Stamford system measured 61 percent full. These systems are typically 88 percent full this time of year.

A new order continues the irrigation ban in Greenwich, where there has been some talk about a possible two-day-a-week limit to lawn irrigation this summer.

Other towns impacted by the restrictions are Darien, New Canaan and Stamford.

The following specific outdoor water uses are now permitted:

Using fire hydrants for fire protection, fire training, and flushing of sewers, or where a threat to public health or safety may exist
Repairing or testing of a new or existing automatic irrigation system
Using drip irrigation, soaker hoses, and hand-watering
Irrigating nursery stock at a commercial plant nursery
Power washing of residences and commercial buildings
Watering of golf course greens and tees, but not fairways
Filling or adding water to pools used for private or public recreational purposes
Using water for Industrial and commercial air conditioning
Washing boats and motor vehicles
Using ornamental or display fountains where the water used is being recycled
Using water for dust control at construction sites
Using water for municipal street sweeping