City of Hillsboro declares Phase II Water Emergency

Effective immediately, the City of Hillsboro is issuing a Phase II Water Emergency per Ordinance 51.064.

Under that ordinance, when the Safety and Service Director declares a Phase Two Water Emergency, it shall be unlawful to use water from the city water system for the purpose of:

(a) Watering lawns, flowers, trees, shrubs, or gardens;

(b) Washing parking lots, driveways, or sidewalks;

(c) Cleaning of motor vehicles, except in a high-pressure pay car wash facility;

(d) Filling swimming pools or fountains; or

(e) Any other non-essential use.

Any person who uses water from the city water system contrary to the notices prescribed under division (B) of this section shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor under § 130.99(E) after the person shall have been given one written or oral warning to cease the unlawful use.

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