MSEC Enterprises Water System is currently experiencing decreased water production due to a production well that is currently out of service. Effective immediately and for the next 48 hours until Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 7:00pm, Water Conservation is requested. Please discontinue non-essential use of water to include irrigation and washing of vehicles until further notice. Additional information can be obtained by contacting our office at 936-825-5100 or viewing our website.
This includes Woodforest, Montgomery Trace, Grand Lake Estates, Hills of Montgomery and Ridge Lake Shores
This Conservation notice includes water that is used for the following:
A. Landscape Irrigation Use: water used for the irrigation and maintenance of landscaped areas, whether privately or publicly owned, including residential and commercial lawns, gardens, golf courses, parks, rights-of-way, and medians.
B. Non-Essential Water Use: water uses that are not essential nor required for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare including:
1. Irrigation of landscaped areas, including parks, athletic fields, and golf courses, except as otherwise provided by this Plan.
2. Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle;.
3. Use of water to wash down any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas except to maintain health and safety conditions.
4. Use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection.
5. Flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street.
6. Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor swimming pools or Jacuzzi-type pools.
7. Use of water in a fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes except where necessary to support aquatic life.
8. Failure to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak(s).
9. Use of water from hydrants for construction purposes or any other purposes other than fire fighting.
C. Outdoor Water Use: included but is not limited to watering lawns, shrubs, and other types of outdoor vegetation; washing vehicles, boats, and trailers; use of landscape irrigation systems; the refilling or adding water to swimming pools or wading pools or ponds; the operation of any ornamental fountain or other similar structure; the use of water from fire hydrants for uses other than fire fighting or other activities necessary to maintain health and safety conditions; the washing down of patios, driveways, parking areas, streets, tennis courts, sidewalks or other paved areas; and the washing down of ground foundations.
