It is here. Restrictions in our area are emerging. Rainwater harvesting is immune to restrictions!

Tryon tightens water use rulesAugust 24, 2007 Town goes to Stage II restrictions

Stage II water restrictionsAugust 24, 2007(1) Do not water lawns, grass, shrubbery, trees, flowers and vegetable gardens except by hand held hose or container or drip irrigation system.(2) Do not fill newly constructed swimming and/or wading pools or refill swimming and/or wading pools which have been drained.(3) Do not wash automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes, or any other type of mobile equipment, including commercial washing.(4) Do not wash outside areas such as streets, driveways, service station aprons, parking lots, office buildings, exteriors of existing or newly constructed homes or apartments, sidewalks or patios, or to use water for similar purposes.(5) Do not use water from public or private fire hydrants for any purpose other than fire suppression or other public emergency.(6) Do not operate or introduce water into any ornamental fountain, pool, or pond or other structure making similar use of water.(7) Do not serve drinking water in restaurants, cafeterias or other food establishments, except upon request.(8) Do not operate water-cooled air conditioners or other equipment that does not recycle cooling water, except when health and safety are adversely affected.(9) Do not use water for unnecessary purpose or intentionally waste water.(10) Do not use water for industrial purposes in an amount in excess of that amount set by the town manager.