As the dry season approaches, the City of Brighton is tightening the reins on water usage, and for a good reason. Starting May 1, the city rolls out seasonal restrictions to conserve water and lessen the load on its system, an initiative that's becoming a regular summer fixture. The new measures mean residents will have to adjust their irrigation habits and outdoor water use until September 30, as mentioned by the City of Brighton.
For homeowners longing to keep their lawns lush, sticking to the schedule is key. Those residing at even street addresses get the green light to water their yards on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, while neighbors across the street at odd addresses can turn on their sprinklers on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. As for unassigned addresses, which include tracts, they follow the odd address schedule, which, given they have no odd or even designation, might seem a bit counterintuitive.
No matter your address, though, don't even think about irrigating between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. It's off-limits, that's a citywide no-go zone designed to prevent water loss during the hottest part of the day. And if you're thinking of laying down some fresh sod, you better keep it under 200 square feet. The guidelines are clear: waste not, want not, and that means no water pooling in gutters, streets, or elsewhere on your property, as stated in the official guidelines.
Get caught flouting these rules and you'll catch a warning, followed by fines that grow with each repeated offense. A first or second violation will net you a written notice, but don't test the waters; a third strike could slap you with a fine ranging from $125 up to a steep $1,500, depending on your tap size. These penalties, while disputable as provided in the city's ordinance, clearly spell out the City of Brighton's seriousness about conservation. And a fourth violation? That'll land you in court, no exceptions made, despite any reservations about the enforcement measures in place.
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