All Greene County water customers are urged to use environmentally sound
watering practices. The most vulnerable area is that receiving water from the
Northwest Regional Water System, which includes all of Beavercreek City and
Township, along with portions of Sugarcreek Township along and north of Feedwire
Road. Sugarcreek Township customers can check their water bills-if they pay the
bill to Greene County, they are in the affected area. Please call if you have
any questions as to whether or not you are supplied water from this system.
How long will the restrictive practices remain in effect?
County Commissioners made the decision to leave the odd-even practices in
place at least for 2008. For the future, Commissioners will take into
consideration the benefits of sound and sustainable watering practices as well
as the capability and demands of the system in making the best decisions for our
customers.
What about my appliances and washing my car?
Your dishwasher and washing machine are considered domestic uses and there is
more than adequate water for in-home use. It is always a good idea to not waste
water, so please remember to run the appliances with full loads. Washing your
car is not affected by the restrictive practices, but we suggest that you turn off the water while scrubbing and
use the running water only for rinsing. Also, wash your car on the grass,
as the water will benefit the lawn and the grass will also capture some of the
contaminants from the car, keeping them from reaching our streams and rivers.
What are the consequences if I ignore the suggested watering practices?
Greene County does not have and is not seeking police authority to issue
tickets or fines. We are asking residents to comply with the odd-even watering
practices as a way of sustaining the environment.
In 2007, the water system came close to depressurizing. If that happens,
everyone would be placed on a boil water notice to ensure there was no
contamination of the water system. In addition, low water levels in the storage
tanks can hamper the community’s ability to fight fires.
We have no control over private wells. Keep in mind, however, that you can
dewater your well and with overwatering, you could affect your particular water
supply.
Can I water my flowers, trees and shrubs?
Yes. We recommend good environmental practices such as not over-watering and
installing irrigation systems with gauges that show how much water the plants
have had. Click here for more tips on good maintenance practices.
Can I water my newly installed sod?
Here again, we ask that you use sound environmental practices: install your
new sod or seed early in the year or in the fall. Planting new sod in the middle
of summer when it will require daily watering is not the best use of water.
