Stage 2 – Drought Contingency Plan – Effective 8.20.2026
Due to high system demand, Bolivar WSC has entered Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan effective August 20, 2026. Please read below for details on Stage 2 and the water use restrictions now in effect.
Water Use Restrictions
Bolivar WSC will apply the following water use restrictions to all persons using water supplied by Bolvar WSC:
- Use of water for irrigation of landscape areas is limited to the Outdoor Watering Schedule. You may only water using a hand-held hose, hand-held bucket, by drip irrigation, or with a permanently automatic sprinkler system.
- Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, etc. is limited to the Outdoor Watering Schedule, except on the premises of a commercial car wash. On private premises, you may only wash vehicles using a hand-held bucket or a hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle.
- Use of water from hydrants is limited to the Outdoor Watering Schedule, except for firefighting or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare.
- Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pool, wading pool, or jacuzzi-type pool is limited to the Outdoor Watering Schedule.
- Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life.
BWSC Outdoor Watering Schedule
12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to Midnight on the appropriate watering day. For customers having rural delivery numbers, use the last numerical digit of the delivery number, whether route or box, to determine outdoor watering days.
- Sunday and Thursday: Even last number of address (0, 2, 4, 6, 8)
- Saturday and Tuesday: Odd last number of address (1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
Stage II
August 20, 2026
Stage II Drought Contingency Plan Stage II