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<br />Water Restrictions <br />• Uncertainty of the impact that recent changes in pumping upstream of St. Anthony may have on <br />Dioxane movement in the City’s groundwater supply <br />• Concern that summer increases in groundwater demand could encourage more Dioxane to <br />move toward St. Anthony water supply wells. <br />• Based on these uncertainties, staff recommends consideration of water conservation steps to <br />reduce groundwater pumping from the aquifer. <br /> <br />Splash Pads: <br />Usage 2013 2014 2015 <br /> 30,553,269 14,209,263 16,230,253 <br />• 5% to 10% of overall usage <br />• 30% to 40% of irrigation use <br />• 11% to 19% of peak demand use <br /> <br />Odd/Even Watering: <br />Residential Usage 2013 2014 2015 <br /> 30,214,675 17,240,903 16,409,760 <br />*Less water reduction may be experienced due to increased watering on designated day. <br />• No watering between 11:00 am through 6:00 pm <br />• Odd addresses allowed on odd dates <br />• Even addresses allowed on even dates <br />• Option to allow a special 30 day permit for new sod, grass seeding and landscaping <br />• Allow watering of gardens, flower beds and washing vehicles at any time with a handheld hose <br />• Children’s water toys permitted as long as they “are attended” <br />• No restrictions on commercial/industrial/institutional use <br />• Athletic fields irrigation? <br />• Other restrictions?