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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Drought Conditions Worsen to Warning, Residents Reminded to Follow Water Restrictions
Edina, Minn., July 21, 2021 – In response to progressing drought conditions, the City of Edina reminds residents to follow water restrictions and practice water conservation. The city
is in a drought warning as defined by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Statewide Drought Plan.
As a reminder, residents should continue to follow the City’s daytime irrigation ban and an odd-even watering schedule to ensure adequate water supply and promote conservation. Lawn
watering is allowed before 11 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on your scheduled days. Homes or businesses with even-numbered addresses may water their lawns on even-numbered dates. Homes or businesses
with odd-numbered addresses may water on odd-numbered dates.
In addition to following the watering schedule, residents can do their part to conserve by practicing these tips:
Water during the coolest part of the day to avoid evaporation.
Water grass only when it needs it. Most lawns only need an inch of water a week.
Install low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators.
Take shorter showers using low-flow showerheads instead of baths.
Turn the faucet off while you shave or brush your teeth.
Load dishes into the dishwasher without rinsing them.
Run the dishwasher only when it's fully loaded.
Fill the sink to wash dishes by hand instead of letting the water run.
Use a large pan to clean vegetables rather than letting the water run.
Only wash full loads of laundry.
City leadership also continues to look for ways to reduce water use at City-owned facilities and parks.
To learn more about the City’s water restrictions and conservation efforts, visit EdinaMN.gov/PublicWorks.
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