Pomona council approves water conservation measures

POMONA - Pomona City Council members approved an ordinance updating the city's water conservation regulations this week.

Some council members expressed concerns about he impact of water conservation measures on landscaping businesses.

Staff said the ordinance contains provisions for such businesses.

Councilwoman Paula Lantz urged city staff members to take different approaches in order to reach residents and inform them about the new water regulations which will be permanent.

Among the requirements:

- No watering from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The exception is if watering is done by hand.

- Washing down hard or paved surfaces is prohibited. Washing down surfaces is for health and safety reasons is permitted.

- Irrigation systems can run but only for a 15 minute time limit.

- Car wash businesses will be prohibited from installing non-recirculating car wash systems. Such businesses will have until 2011 to retrofit systems.

- Hotel guests will have the option to forgo having linens laundered on a daily basis.