Katy, Tx implements stage 3 water restrictions: fines for those who don’t obey

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KATY, Texas (KTRK) -- The City of Katy entered Stage 3 of its Drought Contingency Plan on Monday, making it mandatory for residents to limit their water usage. The video above is from a previous report As part of the city plan, the rules for Stage 3 include limiting watering to two days per week between 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

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Prohibit hosing of paved areas, buildings, windows, and any hard-surfaced areas
Prohibit operation of ornamental fountains
Prohibit washing or rinsing of vehicles by hose
Prohibit using water in such a manner as to allow runoff or other waste
Prohibit draining and filling of existing pools and filling of new pools
Prohibit establishment of new landscaping
If not followed, residents will be given a written warning for the first violation or a citation with a minimum fine of $100 and a maximum of $2,000 per incident for the second violation. Officials said the city may turn off the customer's water service, but it's subject to appeal.

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