To encourage conservation of water, the Scio Township Board of Trustees has adopted a Voluntary Water Restriction Policy for Scio Township residents in the water service area. This policy affects only those residents serviced by the Township’s Utilities Department, although this would be a good practice for the residents who are on well and septic. This policy encourages an odd/even watering schedule and discourages watering between 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m. each day. In fact, studies have found that watering in the evening can promote the growth of mold and fungus so, if possible, water early in the day.

Determine If It Is Your Day

Before turning on the sprinkler, residents and business owners are encouraged to check the calendar. If your address ends in an odd number (1, 3, 5, etc.), you should water your lawn only on odd numbered days of the month. Likewise, if your address ends in an even number (0, 2, 4, etc.), you should water your lawn only on even numbered days of the month. Remember, try to water only in the morning – watering in the evening promotes the growth of mold and fungus.

Permanent Guidelines

While the Voluntary Water Restriction Policy is only a suggested guideline, it is permanently in place and covers the entire year. It is suggested that automatic sprinkling systems should be set to comply with both the days of operation and times of watering. The Voluntary Water Restriction Policy applies only to lawn watering and not to incidental use such as washing cars.

Contact Us

Questions about the Scio Township Voluntary Water Restriction Policy can be directed to the Scio Township Utilities Department at (734) 369-9350. Information about a secondary water meter for irrigation purposes and be found here.