Fargo implements mandatory water actions

With drought condition getting worse not better Fargo leaders have issued mandatory water restrictions.  The new rules go into effect today.

*         Mandatory odd/even outdoor water restrictions for residential, commercial and industrial uses as well as for landscape watering.

o   In an odd/even water restriction, properties with an odd-numbered address may use water as normal on odd-numbered dates, while even-numbered addresses may us water as normal on even-numbered dates.

*         Voluntary compliance with an odd/even watering plan is requested for gardens.

*         Retail and commercial vehicle washing facilities are requested to engage in voluntary water restriction efforts.

*         Construction projects must engage in mandatory hydrant meter use per City policy.

*         There are no restrictions on essential water uses such as shower, laundry or toilet usage.

Both Grand Forks and East Grand Forks have implemented voluntary water restrictions due to drought conditions.