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CA NEWS

Water Matters

Submitted by Carlton M. Mathis, Common Area and Irrigation Superintendent

Water conservation remainder of the year on a monthly basis. hood representative. They will know how
in Central Texas re- Depending on weather patterns, irriga- to reach out to the Water Matters Team
mains a topic of dis- tion usually begins in spring, peaks in and put you in contact with them. Much
cussion for many of summer and then tapers off in autumn. like an Internet search, a Water Matters
us as well as for the Subtracting the winter household usage Ambassador can help you learn how to
local news outlets. from any usage during the remaining navigate the operations of your control-
Even following this months will provide a reasonably accu- ler, but with a more personal touch.
brief relief from our current drought, rate total of the amount of water used
water resources will remain a concern for irrigation during the month. While the city allows us to water up to
as people continue to migrate to our three days a week, we encourage the fol-
beautiful state. Know your controller. Typically located lowing two-day per week schedule:
in the garage, the controller is the brain
The best place to start conserving wa- of your irrigation system, telling the sys- Odd addresses may irrigate on
ter is by becoming familiar with your tem when and how long it needs to be
water bill. Know how much water you on. Through a quick search on Google Tuesday and/or Saturday
are using and when. Irrigation systems or Bing, you can find many video tutori-
are typically shut off during the win- als, manuals and forums relating to the Even addresses may irrigate on
ter months and bills from these months operation of your controller.
reflect regular household usage. This Wednesday and/or Sunday
is the minimum amount of water that Should the task of teaching yourself the
can be expected to be used during the nuances of controller operation prove to No sprinkler or irrigation system use is
be too daunting, contact your neighbor- permitted on Mondays.

This information can be found at the
following website:

http://water.georgetown.org/

Bits from Ginny’s Desk

Submitted by Ginny Wagner, Community Standards Supervisor
REMINDER

Eileen Manchaca and Beth Warner have moved to the office across the hall from the Member Services Office. They provide
the same services at this more convenient location.

REQUIRED PERMITS

Activity Modifications City of
approval and Georgetown
permit required permit required
Yes
Fencing – patio or other perimeter fence Yes Yes
Yes
Driveway – widening Yes Yes

Sidewalk additions or alteration of existing sidewalks Yes Yes
Yes
Installation or alteration of patios or decks, ramps or other access for the handi- Yes Yes
capped No
No
Swimming pools, spas or hot tubs Yes Yes
Yes
Water features 30-inches or greater in height Yes Yes
Yes
Addition of rooms or other spaces, whether or not attached to the original dwelling Yes Yes

Landscaping – original installation or alteration of existing landscaping Yes

Window replacements Yes

Solar tubes No

Irrigation systems No

Alterations wholly within the home’s interior No

Water heaters, water filtering and softening systems No

Interior remodeling and changes to the heating/air conditioning/ventilation and No
electric, gas and water systems of the home

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