www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, July 26, 2013 | 8 Residents are reminded to use water wisely outdoors W ith summer in full swing, Halton is reminding residents to be mindful of their outdoor water use to ensure there is enough water for essential and emergency services like firefighting. Water conservation is very important during the summer months when water consumption can double due to the increase in outdoor water use from activities such as lawn watering and car washing. In order to ensure a continuous supply of water for essential and emergency services, residents are asked to conserve water by following Halton's Outdoor Water Use program. The program consists of a three level, numeric, colour-coded system that considers factors, including water demand, water storage levels, groundwater levels and weather patterns: LEVEL 1 (Blue) -- Careful Use · Voluntary odd/even lawn watering between 6 a.m.9 a.m. and 6 p.m.9 p.m. · Properties with odd address numbers water on odd numbered calendar days · Properties with even address numbers water on even numbered calendar days · Car washing and watering of trees, shrubs and gardens is allowed. · Although level one is voluntary, resident cooperation to reduce regular outdoor water Gary Carr Halton Regional Chair use is important. LEVEL 2 (Yellow) -- Limited Use · Mandatory odd/even lawn watering between 6 a.m.9 a.m. and 6 p.m.9 p.m. · Properties with odd address numbers water on odd numbered calendar days · Properties with even address numbers water on even numbered calendar days · Use a hand-held device such as a watering can to water trees, shrubs and gardens. LEVEL 3 (Red) - Stop Use · No outdoor lawn watering or car washing is permitted in order to conserve water for emergency and essential services. · Watering of trees, shrubs and gardens can be done using a hand-held device following the odd/even watering rule. To learn more about the Outdoor Water Use Program, dial 311 or visit www.halton. ca/waterconservation. NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION Wastewater Main Installation on Trailside Drive to North Oakville Pumping Station Town of Oakville $ 75 MAIL-IN TOILET REBATE ® One-time rebate per household www.halton.ca/toiletrebate Stopping Red Light Running in Halton Gary Carr Halton Regional Meeting Schedule www.halton.ca/meetings August 5 260713 www.halton.ca/stoponred