FERNDALE, Wash. — It looks like it will be a hot summer this year, which can have a drastic impact on the local water supply.
To help ensure that everyone has the water they need throughout the summer, the City of Ferndale is implementing a mandatory water conservation schedule based on street address starting this week.
The City asks residents to limit watering to the hours of 5pm to 10am for no longer than 30 minutes.
Drip irrigation systems, flower and vegetable gardens, potted plants, hanging baskets and newly-installed landscaping are all exempt from the restrictions.
Enforcement will be mostly complaint-based and fines for violations can be as much as $125.
Further information is available at the City of Ferndale website.