• Properties with even-numbered addresses may irrigate lawns between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., Mondays and Thursdays.  Properties with odd-numbered addresses may irrigate between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., Tuesdays and Fridays.
  
• Watering lawns, shrubbery, trees, flower and vegetable gardens by hand-held hose, container, or drip irrigation system is permitted at any time.  A person who regularly sells plants will be permitted to use water on their commercial stock. State, county and city licensed landscape contractors may water by hand held hose or drip irrigation any plants under a written warranty.

In addition to the irrigation restrictions, residents should always use water wisely by following these conservation practices:

·        Inspect and repair all faulty and defective parts of faucets and toilets.

·        Use the shower for bathing rather than bathtub and limit showers to no more than five 
     minutes.

·        Do not leave faucets running while shaving, brushing teeth, rinsing or preparing food.

·        Limit the use of clothes washers and dishwashers and when used, operate with full loads.

·        Limit vehicle washing and wash your car on the lawn instead of driveway.

·        Do not wash down outside areas such as sidewalks, driveways, patios, etc.

·        Install water saving shower heads and other devices.

·        Use disposable and biodegradable dishes where possible.

This alert does not include the use of private well systems and affects only New Hanover county Water and Sewer District Water Customers.  Residents of Wilmington and beach communities and customers of private utility systems should continue to obey local restrictions.

Visit www.wateruseitwisely.com for more ways to save water.