Mandatory Water Restrictions Imposed in Louisa County Amid Drought

July 12, 2024
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Louisa, Virginia – The Louisa County Board of Supervisors declared a Drought Watch Advisory at their meeting on July 1, 2024, and on July 10, the Louisa County Water Authority (LCWA) General Manager, Pam Baughman, announced the implementation of mandatory water restrictions due to persistently dry conditions.

The Northeast Creek Reservoir and Green Springs Well levels have dropped significantly, prompting the need for immediate conservation efforts to ensure the continued availability of safe drinking water for residents connected to the public water system.

The following mandatory restrictions are now in effect for all LCWA customers:

  1. No outdoor watering of shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, plants, home vegetable gardens, or any other vegetation except by a watering can or container not exceeding three gallons. Commercial greenhouses and nurseries may water before 7:00 AM or after 8:00 PM.
  2. No washing of vehicles except at licensed commercial car washes.
  3. No washing of sidewalks, streets, driveways, parking lots, service station aprons, exteriors of buildings, or any outdoor surface unless mandated by law.
  4. No operation of ornamental fountains or similar water structures.
  5. No filling or refilling of swimming or wading pools requiring more than five gallons of water. Exceptions may apply to prevent structural damage.
  6. No use of fire hydrants except for fire suppression.
  7. No serving of water in restaurants unless requested by customers.
  8. No operation of water-cooled air conditioning units without water-conservation equipment.
  9. Any additional restrictions deemed necessary.

Violations of these restrictions will be enforced as a Class 3 Misdemeanor. Should conditions worsen, further emergency measures, including rationing, suspension of new connections, and emergency rates, may be enacted.

“Water is a precious commodity and should always be treated as such, especially during drought conditions. Please do your part to ensure water resources are available for years to come,” stated Judson Foster, LCWA Chairman.

For more information, visit www.louisacountywaterauthority.org or contact the Louisa County Water Authority at (540) 967-1122.

Photo Credit to Steve Johnson


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Louisa, Virginia – The Louisa County Board of Supervisors declared a Drought Watch Advisory at their meeting on July 1, 2024, and on July 10, the Louisa County Water Authority (LCWA) General Manager, Pam Baughman, announced the implementation of mandatory water restrictions due to persistently dry conditions.

The Northeast Creek Reservoir and Green Springs Well levels have dropped significantly, prompting the need for immediate conservation efforts to ensure the continued availability of safe drinking water for residents connected to the public water system.

The following mandatory restrictions are now in effect for all LCWA customers:

  1. No outdoor watering of shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, plants, home vegetable gardens, or any other vegetation except by a watering can or container not exceeding three gallons. Commercial greenhouses and nurseries may water before 7:00 AM or after 8:00 PM.
  2. No washing of vehicles except at licensed commercial car washes.
  3. No washing of sidewalks, streets, driveways, parking lots, service station aprons, exteriors of buildings, or any outdoor surface unless mandated by law.
  4. No operation of ornamental fountains or similar water structures.
  5. No filling or refilling of swimming or wading pools requiring more than five gallons of water. Exceptions may apply to prevent structural damage.
  6. No use of fire hydrants except for fire suppression.
  7. No serving of water in restaurants unless requested by customers.
  8. No operation of water-cooled air conditioning units without water-conservation equipment.
  9. Any additional restrictions deemed necessary.

Violations of these restrictions will be enforced as a Class 3 Misdemeanor. Should conditions worsen, further emergency measures, including rationing, suspension of new connections, and emergency rates, may be enacted.

“Water is a precious commodity and should always be treated as such, especially during drought conditions. Please do your part to ensure water resources are available for years to come,” stated Judson Foster, LCWA Chairman.

For more information, visit www.louisacountywaterauthority.org or contact the Louisa County Water Authority at (540) 967-1122.

Photo Credit to Steve Johnson


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