Water Restrictions In St. Louis Park: What To Know

ST. LOUIS PARK, MN — Record heat and long stretches without rain in June have created severe drought conditions throughout the United States, including in Minnesota.

"Drought impacts are beginning to intensify in the Upper Midwest, including wildfire risk, water supply concerns for agriculture, municipalities, and landscaping, and crop stress due to a lack of soil moisture," reads an update from Drought.gov.

"Summer outlooks (June-August) are leaning slightly towards the potential for above-normal temperature. With this potential for extreme heat and the current water deficits, it is likely that drought conditions will persist throughout summer."

Due to the drought conditions, it's important for St. Louis Park residents to conserve water.

For those in St. Louis Park with gardens and lawns that need frequent water, the city has the following permanent sprinkler restrictions:

In an effort to conserve water, St. Louis Park has some permanent sprinkling restrictions. Lawn sprinkling is prohibited between noon and 6 p.m. In addition, all households and businesses must follow an odd/even schedule when sprinkling lawns. (Properties that end with an odd number sprinkle on odd-numbered days; properties that end with an even number sprinkle on even-numbered days.) Failing to follow sprinkling restrictions can result in fines.

Additional measures may be required during critical water shortages. These measures may include limiting watering to once every five days or banning all outdoor sprinkling. If this happens, a public notice will be given.

Exceptions: New sod or seed, and newly planted shrubs, trees and landscaping are exempt from the odd/even schedule. Flower gardens are also exempt. Even in these circumstances, however, sprinkling must be done before noon or after 6 p.m.

Find out more water-saving tips at the Environmental Protection Agency website.

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