Boise has passed an ordinance allowing the city to limit water usage due to severe drought conditions. The ordinance enables the city to implement a phased response, ranging from voluntary guidelines to required watering restrictions for irrigation and recreation.

Ordinance Details

The ordinance only applies to users of the public drinking water system, and those who use private wells, canal water, or have an irrigation provider are not affected. The city has not imposed any restrictions or fines at this time, but this could change depending on the weather this summer.

To conserve water, residents can take several steps, including watering their lawns and gardens during the coolest parts of the day, adjusting their mower to the tallest setting, and choosing native, drought-tolerant plants. Additionally, residents can install a water timer, use drip irrigation, and check for leaks inside and outdoors.

The city’s decision to pass the ordinance is a proactive measure to protect the limited water supply and deal with the state’s severe drought conditions. As the situation develops, the city will continue to monitor and update the public on any changes to the ordinance.

Original reporting: 580 KIDO Talk Radio (Boise) — read the source article.