Georgetown eases watering limit to three times a week

Photo by Cali Bock

Levels at Lake Georgetown have been so low that water intake screens like the one shown above have been exposed. The lake was about 54 percent full in February.

The City of Georgetown has lifted the twice-weekly water restrictions after rains filled Lake Georgetown on March 20 from 778 feet above sea level to 790 feet. The lake is considered full at 791 feet above sea level.

Water customers are asked to limit watering to three times each week. Customers with odd-numbered addresses may water Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; even-numbered addresses are allowed to water on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Watering is prohibited on Mondays and between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day.

Watering with a hand-held hose or bucket is allowed at anytime. Violations of the restrictions could result in a fine.

Water restrictions are expected to remain in place through Sept. 30, according to a news release from the city.

For assistance in programming irrigation controllers, call Georgetown Utility Systems at 930-3555 or email [email protected].

Customers may be able to receive automatic AquaAlerts when monthly usage exceeds preset levels. AquaAlerts are available after monthly usage reaches 10,000 gallons, 15,000 gallons and 19,000 gallons.

To set up AquaAlerts, visit www.water.georgetown.org or call 930-3640.