Lubbock ordinances that prohibit watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. in hopes of blocking the wasteful spray of city drinking water start today. The rules prevent watering during the stretch of day least likely to do grass and plants any good. The city limits also customers to spraying no more than 1.5 inches of water on their lawn a week. Heat and wind during the day mean the hundreds of gallons of water residents pay to spray on their lawn have a better chance of becoming clouds than nourishing yards.
Lubbock allows some exceptions. Residents need not starve newly planted grass, and can use soaker hoses or water by hand during the day.
Lubbock also prohibits runoff — long creeks that spill out of yards and down city streets.
Ignoring the rules can carry their own price. Violations of the water policy customers refuse to correct come with an up to $200 fine.
Summer watering restrictions continue through Sept 30th.
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