CITY OF ENID: Due to the ongoing drought, The City of Enid is taking additional precautions to ensure consistent delivery of water to all citizens and businesses. Effective immediately, the City is initiating Phase 2 of the “Conservation and Waste of Water”, ordinance No. 8-2-15.
No sprinkler systems or sprinklers are allowed. Outside watering is restricted to no more than one hour per day in accordance with the odd/even schedule of phase 1. Further, this schedule allows even numbered addressees to hand water on even numbered days. Odd day hand watering applies to those living at odd numbered addresses. Again, only hand held watering is allowed and Individuals must physically hold the hose while watering.
Failure to comply with the City’s ordinance to conserve water as described may result in a fine up to $100 for each day the ordinance is violated, plus costs. This ordinance does not apply to private wells; watering/sprinkling is still allowed by this method. Citizens are urged to identify their wells with easily visible and appropriate signage.Please adhere to these restrictions. Enid has a long and rich history of facing up to challenges of any nature. If we cooperate as fellow citizens, this challenge will be similarly overcome.
The City of Enid has issued a city wide burn ban. This ban will follow the same guidelines that are used during a county wide or Governor declared burn ban.
Exceptions:
1. Welding/Cutting Torch/Grinding Activities when conducted over a non-combustible surface of at least 20 by 20 fee, and when appropriate screens or blankets are used over vegetation with the following conditions:
A. Wind speeds are less than 15 mph and;
B. A fire watch, other than the welder is posted at the welding, cutting, or grinding site with pressurized water or fire extinguisher suitable for the situation.
2. Outdoor recreational/camp fires are prohibited; LP and charcoal-fired cooking is acceptable outside in a grilling receptacle provided that the activity is conducted over a non-flammable surface at least five feet from flammable vegetation.
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