On Friday, June 11, 2021 Willmar Municipal Utilities implemented MANDATORY WATERING RESTRICTIONS Lawn watering and irrigation is limited to all properties based on individual address numbers. Addresses ending with an even number can water lawns on even numbered days and addresses ending with an odd number can water lawns on odd numbered days. This action was taken to reduce peak water usage in areas served by the city's water system. Additionally, because of how much water is lost to evaporation, no watering is permitted between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Watering of newly sodded or seeded yards is exempt from the odd and even day restriction for two weeks. Over seeding or spot repair of existing, established yards may be watered daily with a hand-controlled hose during allowed times. Activities such as car washing, water toys and filling small swim- ming pools are exempt. Hand watering of newly planted trees, flower pots, baskets and vegetable gardens is permitted at any time. Any sprinkler system not served by the city's system is exempt. WMU is issuing these restrictions as the city has been close to max plant output several times this month. By reducing our community's daily demand, we can insure that all of our customers will continue to have access to reliable, safe water during these hot and dry days. These restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. Willmar Municipal Utilities 700 Litchfield Ave SW | Willmar, MN 56201 On Friday, June 11, 2021 Willmar Municipal Utilities implemented MANDATORY WATERING RESTRICTIONS Lawn watering and irrigation is limited to all properties based on individual address numbers. Addresses ending with an even number can water lawns on even numbered days and addresses ending with an odd number can water lawns on odd numbered days. This action was taken to reduce peak water usage in areas served by the city's water system. Additionally, because of how much water is lost to evaporation, no watering is permitted between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Watering of newly sodded or seeded yards is exempt from the odd and even day restriction for two weeks. Over seeding or spot repair of existing, established yards may be watered daily with a hand-controlled hose during allowed times. Activities such as car washing, water toys and filling small swim- ming pools are exempt. Hand watering of newly planted trees, flower pots, baskets and vegetable gardens is permitted at any time. Any sprinkler system not served by the city's system is exempt. WMU is issuing these restrictions as the city has been close to max plant output several times this month. By reducing our community's daily demand, we can insure that all of our customers will continue to have access to reliable, safe water during these hot and dry days. These restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. Willmar Municipal Utilities 700 Litchfield Ave SW | Willmar, MN 56201