Green Valley Special Utility District (GVSUD) uses drought rules, established by our Contingency Plan to proactively manage the Districts water resources.
Stage 2 restrictions begin when Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) and Canyon Regional Water Authority (CRWA) announces the initiation of Stage 2 triggering conditions for Canyon Reservoir users.
► All restrictions from Stage 1 remain in effect, unless added to or replaced by Stage 2 restrictions.
► Irrigation of landscaped areas with a hand-held hose, a faucet filled bucket, a watering can of five (5)gallons or less, a drip irrigation system, a hose-end sprinkler or an automatic irrigation system shall be between the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to midnight on designated watering days.
► Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to midnight.
Such washing, when allowed, shall be done with a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle for quick rinses. Vehicle washing may be done at any time on the immediate premises of
a commercial car wash or commercial service station. Further, such washing may be exempted from these regulations if the health, safety, and welfare of the public are contingent upon frequent vehicle cleansing, such as garbage trucks and vehicles used to transport food and perishables.
► Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, or spas is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to midnight.
Landscape watering with an irrigation system or sprinkler is allowed only ONCE a week before 10am and after 8pm on your designated watering day as determined by the last digit of your street address.
No watering is allowed on weekends with a sprinkler or irrigation system.
Water for Today and Tomorrow
GVSUD’s cheapest source of water conservation is water we do not use. That is why our proven conservation programs have become a cornerstone of the community’s long-term water management and supply strategy.
With your help, we can keep GVSUD’s rates among the lowest in the nation, while managing tomorrow’s water today.
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The use of treated wastewater or recycled water for irrigation is allowed – without waste – any day during the restricted hours if the customer has posted proper signage approved by GVSUD. Stage 2 restrictions continue until an announcement is provided to customers via the website or their monthly bill or newsletter that Stage 2 has been canceled or that Stage 3 is in effect.