As of June 21, 2006, Little Elm Public Works has issued the following statement regarding new water restrictions. Non-compliance may result in a disconnection of water services and a fine up to $2000.

Public Works Statement:

Stage 4, Emergency (Mandatory)

The goal for water use reduction under Stage 4, Emergency, is to eliminate all non-essential outdoor uses and to prevent public health emergencies that would have occurred in the absence of drought contingency measures. See detailed activation triggers and restrictions under the Little Elm Drought Contingency Plan.

Stage 4 Restrictions in order of implementation:

1. Prohibit commercial and residential landscape watering.

2. Prohibit the installation of new landscaping, modifications to existing landscaping, and all associated outdoor watering.

3. Prohibit the hand-washing of all vehicles.

4. Prohibit all potable watering of golf courses except for greens and tee boxes.

5. Prohibit any filling of private swimming pools. Commercial and public pools may refill to replace losses during normal use. No pool permits will be issued.

6. Prohibit outdoor water usage of nurseries, commercial car washes, and other businesses that require water for outdoor purposes.

7. Prohibit all underground construction and trenching .

8. Prohibit the use of outdoor watering to maintain parks and athletic fields.

9. Prohibits all outdoor watering, no exceptions.

Violation of restrictions may result in disconnection of customer irrigation systems and/or total water services, with reconnection fees, and possible monetary penalties. Restrictions do not apply to those customers using well water, reuse, or reclaimed water for irrigation, unless the usage creates public safety or health hazards.