HOUSTON – The approximately 13,500 residents of the city of Tomball were sheltered by a restriction on irrigation and water use due to the drought conditions in the region.
In this way, this community that is home to some 3,000 residents of Hispanic origin will only be able to use the irrigation systems during one day a week (Wednesday or Thursday, according to the number that ends with your address and if it is even or odd). and only between 8 pm and 4 am
Likewise, it was established that cars cannot be washed or pools filled between 5 am and 7 pm.
In addition, the Tomball authorities prohibited the use of water for fountains and decoration ponds.
What is allowed is to spray the plants with water with the use of a bucket at any time.
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Several cities in the greater Houston area have called for further restrictions on the use of irrigation systems but, so far, on a voluntary basis.
This year 15 children have died locked in vehicles.
