It's time to pay attention to the numbers on your house, folks – the odd/even sprinkling ban is kicking into gear starting today, aimed at keeping our water supply safe and secure through the scorching summer months. Taking a step towards responsible water use, residents with odd-numbered home addresses are restricted to watering their lawns on odd-numbered days, while those living at even-numbered addresses can only fire up their sprinklers on even days, according to information from the City of Coon Rapids' official announcement.
Dragging out the hose isn't going to be a daily affair this year, no sir, townhome associations that find themselves straddling the line with both odd and even number homes need to make a choice, stick to it – they've got to settle on watering on either the even or the odd dates, but definitely not every day, the city's guidelines dictate, however, if you've just laid down fresh sod, seeded a new patch of green, or planted thirsty shrubs within the past month, you've earned yourself a golden ticket to bypass these restrictions.
Getting ahead of potential drought conditions that could turn our taps into trickles, the city's measures also come with a head's up – additional clamp-downs might be needed if Ma Nature decides to turn up the heat and dry up the reservoirs, ensuring there's enough H2O left for emergencies and those day-to-day needs that don't care much about the weather.
For the early birds who like to get the worm, and a lush lawn while they're at it, the wee morning hours are your best bet for watering your turf, so set those alarms, and while you're at it, give your tech a little nudge by adjusting the rain sensor on your sprinkler systems, because let's face it, nature's sprinkle is free and there's no point in watering when the skies are already doing their bit, the city's statement suggested.
