Water Restrictions In Richfield: What To Know

RICHFIELD, MN — Record heat and long stretches without rain in June have created severe drought conditions throughout the United States, including in Minnesota.

"Drought impacts are beginning to intensify in the Upper Midwest, including wildfire risk, water supply concerns for agriculture, municipalities, and landscaping, and crop stress due to a lack of soil moisture," reads an update from Drought.gov.

"Summer outlooks (June-August) are leaning slightly towards the potential for above-normal temperature. With this potential for extreme heat and the current water deficits, it is likely that drought conditions will persist throughout summer."

Due to the drought conditions, it's important for Richfield residents to conserve water.

For those in Richfield with gardens and lawns that need frequent water, the city has the following permanent sprinkler restrictions:

WATERING HOURS

Between May 1 and September 30, no lawn or garden sprinkling or other irrigation may occur between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

RAIN SENSOR REQUIRED

Property owners must install a rain sensor on new automatic or underground irrigation systems when it is installed. In addition, property owners improving or extending an existing irrigation system must install a rain sensor device at the time of such improvements, if a plumbing permit is required for the work.

Find out more water-saving tips at the Environmental Protection Agency website.

MN Weather: Cooler Week Ahead

Minnesotans can expect a milder week of weather after the first half of June that was filled with blazing hot days in the 90s. "Today will be cooler and breezy, with mostly sunny skies becoming partly sunny this afternoon," said the National Weather Service. Read more.