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The City of North Myrtle Beach issued a release Wednesday asking residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water amid South Carolina’s severe drought.
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While not a mandatory conservation period, voluntarily reducing water usage can play an important role in protecting water resources during periods of drought, the release said.
Eighty-three percent of Horry County is experiencing an extreme drought as of May 26 compared to nearly 96% the week prior, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The state had its driest January through April on record since 1895.
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The City of North Myrtle Beach encourages the public to take simple conservation measures, including:
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- Limiting unnecessary water use
- Reducing outdoor watering and irrigation when possible
- Adjusting irrigation timers and avoiding watering during the hottest parts of the day
- Checking for leaks and repairing them promptly
- Turning off hoses and faucets when not in use
To offset the strong demand from sprinkler systems, the city recommends:
- Eliminate irrigating on Mondays
- Avoid irrigating between 6 and 9 a.m.
- Odd numbered houses irrigate on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Even numbered houses irrigate on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.