City Of Ankeny: Ankeny Water Main Leak Repaired, Reduced Lawn Irrigation Allowed

Press release from the City of Ankeny:

07/08/2021 12:44 p.m.

The City of Ankeny and Des Moines Water Works have completed the work to repair the water main leak and the lawn irrigation suspension has been lifted. The City has moved back to Stage 1 of the Water Conservation Plan until further notice. Thank you to everyone who helped with this effort by not irrigating since Monday night.

Following Stage 1 of the Water Conservation Plan, the City will continue to reduce water usage at its facilities. Residents and businesses are asked to follow the alternate day lawn irrigation schedule as described below. The recommended lawn irrigation schedule applies to all spray irrigation systems for businesses and homes:

• Watering is not recommended on Mondays
• Even-numbered addresses are encouraged to water on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; before 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
• Odd-numbered addresses are encouraged to water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays; before 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
• Watering is not recommended during the hottest part of the day – between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

With cooperation by following the above measures, the City anticipates that usage can be reduced enough to avoid further water restrictions. On behalf of the City of Ankeny, your cooperation is very much appreciated.

Learn more about using water wisely at www.ankenyiowa.gov or view the City of Ankeny Water Conservation Plan at www.ankenyiowa.gov/WaterConservationPlan.

This press release was produced by the City of Ankeny. The views expressed here are the author’s own.