The City of Yamhill has been placed on a Level 2 – Water Conservation Watch, Effective 9/4/2024.
Per the municipal code, a Level II is a water shortage condition.
In the event that a Level II Water Shortage condition is declared, an extensive publicity campaign will be initiated using public media and any other methods that may be deemed appropriate or necessary to inform the public of an existing water shortage.
Upon declaration of a Level II Water Shortage, the public shall be encouraged to voluntarily adhere to the following guidelines:
- Services with even-numbered addresses shall water outside of the house only on even-numbered days and services with odd-numbered addresses shall water outside of the house only on odd-numbered days.
- All watering shall be done between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.
- Limit lawn, garden, and shrubbery watering to the minimum necessary for plants to survive.
- Eliminate continuous running of water while shaving or rinsing dishes.
- Limit the use of washing machines and dishwashers and operate only when fully loaded.
- Use showers instead of bathtubs for bathing and limit showers to no more than four-minutes duration.
- Limit flushing of toilets through multiple usage.
- Collection of water (used water) for use in flushing toilets.
- Use biodegradable and/or disposable dishes.
- Use flow restriction and other water-saving devices where possible.
- Eliminate washing down outside areas such as sidewalks, patios, parking lots, service bays, or aprons.
- Limit car washing.
- Delay new landscape work until the water shortage has ended. (During the months of June thru September).
For water-saving tips from Oregon Water Resources Department, click here.
For a link to our city’s water conservation regulations, click here.
Photos of Impound 9-4-2024
