Hilton Head Public Service District and Broad Creek Public Service District are asking customers not to run irrigation systems on June 17 and 18. The request is due to work being performed to expand the treatment capacity of the Hilton Head PSD Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Treatment Facility on Jenkins Island requiring a temporary shutdown of the facility. The utilities have ample water supply; however, the temporary shutdown will limit drinking water production. There will be no impact on water quality as a result of the temporary shutdown.
Irrigation of residential landscaping typically represents 40 to 60% of the annual demand for drinking water on the island and can particularly stress the water distribution system during the early-morning hours. Customers are reminded that Town of Hilton Head Island ordinance restricts irrigation to no more than two days a week at all times and requires a working rain sensor on all irrigation systems. Homes with even-numbered addresses can irrigate on Tuesdays and Saturdays only. Homes with odd-numbered addresses can irrigate on Wednesdays and Sundays only. Commercial properties can irrigate on Mondays and Thursdays only. Customers can learn more about water efficiency by visiting: https://hhpsd.com/about-our-water/water-conservation/ and https://www.bcpsd.com/conservation.
“The temporary irrigation cessation request is out of an abundance of caution in order to help minimize any impacts on the water distribution systems,” said Hilton Head PSD General Manager Pete Nardi. “This is a good reminder of the tremendous value of water to our island and how we all share a responsibility to use water efficiently at all times.”
The Clemson Extension Service’s Carolina Yards sustainable landscape program reminds residents that turf grass only requires 1 inch of water per week. Learn more at: www.clemson.edu/extension/carolinayards.
