New Water Restrictions for Clovis

Notices are arriving in mail boxes in Clovis. New regulations for water use that take effect on Friday.

Residents can now water their lawns only two days a week, down from three days.

The state has ordered Clovis to cut water use by 36 percent. It’s part of the governor’s mandate to conserve water during the drought.

Frank Wong got his letter in the mail from the city of Clovis, letting him know he can only water two days a week..

Even number addresses may water Sunday and Wednesday

And that he needs to cut back his water use.

"Yeah 36 percent, reduce. That’s a lot though," Wong said.

It’s the same for everyone in Clovis.

"Is that a little alarming when you see that number?" we asked Wong. "Well the percentage is alarming. But the actual usage, how much is 36 percent less?" Wong responded.

The city of Clovis says it’s a 36 percent reduction from what that home used at the same time in 2013. Homeowners will find the 2013 number will be on their monthly bill.

"I think it’s attainable. But it’s not going to be pain free. I think a lot of customers will have to make choices about where they’re going to use their water. And they’re going to have to monitor their water closely," said Lisa Koehn, the assistant director for Clovis Public Utilities.

That will mean checking your water meter which tells you how many gallons you’ve used.

"I’ve already cut back so i don’t know if I’m too worried about it," said Clovis resident Mark Jacoby.

Mark Jacoby got rid of his above ground pool, which will save him a lot of water over last summer.

"The kids really enjoyed it but with it being the way it is now, we didn’t want to do it any more," Jacoby said.

He’s preparing to water less and possibly let his lawn die.

"I’ve seen people doing their part and cutting back. It makes it kind of an eyesore in the neighborhood but it guess that’s what we’re dealt with" Jacoby said.

Those who don’t reduce their water use will face fines. Twenty-five dollars for the first violation. Fifty-dollars for every violation after that. The fines will show up on the water bills.