Today, the residents of Western and Northern Anne Arundel county were placed on water restrictions. Because of the ongoing drought conditions combined with the large water main break in Baltimore City, officials need us to limit our water use for the next two weeks until the water main is repaired. This restriction impacts communities in the following zipcodes: 20701, 20724, 20755, 20794, 21054, 21060, 21061, 21076, 21077, 21090, 21108, 21113, 21122, 21144, 21225, 21226 and 21240.
Residents of these areas may NOT: Water their lawns or gardens with a sprinkler or open hose, Wash vehicles or equipment at home, Wash paved areas, Fill or top off home pools or fountains.
You are allowed to water your lawn or garden from a bucket, watering can, or hand held hose with a nozzle. These restrictions are mandatory and do carry a fine if you are cited.
As we are forced to use less water out of a requirement, please remember the farmers across the county who are facing severe drought as well. As record temperatures and lack of rain continue, farmers are loosing crops and food prices will eventually rise. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack noted that 78% of U.S. corn and 11% of soybean crops have been hurt. Please pray about what we can do not only to help these farmers, but also how we can help those who will suffer and possibly go hungry, when food prices increase.
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This restriction was rescinded about 5 days later. My August water/sewer bill showed a $55.17 EXCESS USE credit because my 3-month water use exceeded 120% of average water use over the previous three quarters, which is a welcome gift, but seems to encourage keeping my lawn green. See http://www.aacounty.org/DPW/Utilities/billing_service.cfm for an explanation.
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