Voluntary Water
Use Restrictions
The City of Farmington Hills is asking all property owners
with automated sprinkler systems to follow Voluntary Water Use
Restrictions in an effort to control future water rate
increases. Compliance with the Voluntary Water Use
Restrictions will result in less water usage during peak times
and help hold down costs by increasing the efficiency of the
water system.
Under the voluntary demand management system, water users are
asked to:
- Water residential and commercial lawns/landscaping and
subdivision common areas between the hours of midnight and 6
a.m. Experts recommend that lawns be watered closer to the
morning hours so the lawn will have water during the heat of
the day. Restrictions are for automatic sprinkler systems,
not hoses or sprinklers connected to hoses.
- Water lawns and landscaping for properties with
even-numbered addresses on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and
Sunday.
- Water lawns and landscaping for properties with
odd-numbered addresses on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and
Sunday.
The City of Farmington Hills is complying with these
regulations and watering public areas in accordance with these
restrictions. The Farmington Hills Golf Course and Founders
Sports Park irrigate using water from drainage ponds that are
not part of the City’s water system.
Farmington Hills is a customer of the Detroit Water and
Sewerage Department (DWSD). DWSD determines rates to suburban
communities based on various significant factors that include
maximum day demand and peak hour demand. By shifting usage to
non-peak hours and reducing spikes in the daily demand, water
cost increases can be reduced.
City officials thank you in advance for your compliance with
the Voluntary Water Use Restrictions. Following these guidelines
will help to regulate water usage and control water rates. If
you have any questions regarding water restrictions, please call
the Department of Public Services at (248)871-2530.
