CITY OF WORTHINGTON WATERING RESTRICTIONS

The City of Worthington’s odd-even watering restrictions are in effect and are being enforced.  Customers having odd numbered addresses may water only on the odd numbered days of the month and customers with even numbered addresses may water only on the even numbered days of the month. 

Residents are also encouraged to limit watering to early morning hours since the hot midday sun can result in the loss of 30% or more of your water to evaporation.  Watering too late in the day can promote lawn problems brought on by cool, moist conditions overnight.

Pursuant to established city ordinances and policies, violation of the odd-even watering restrictions is a misdemeanor offense and is subject to fines or possible disconnection of water service.  Your cooperation may allow us to avoid imposing additional watering restrictions.  Please contact us at 372-8680 with any questions.

 As of the end of May 2024, WPU has successfully replaced or upgraded 200 high-salt-use water softeners.  Program participants are expected to see an average 79% reduction in their monthly salt use.  Before replacements and upgrades, participants were using an average of 22½ 50-pound bags of salt per year.  With the softener replacements and upgrades, their salt use is projected to be lowered to an average of 4½ bags of salt per year with an average savings of $127 on yearly salt purchases.  That’s a lot less salt to haul down to the basement and more money in your pocket. These residents and small businesses also received a $150 to $988 rebate to replace or upgrade their softeners.  Over 81,000 fewer pounds of salt is being discharged to Okabena Creek each year helping to protect aquatic life.