1.   Also, transferred water could not be used for lawn irrigation and other purposes not essential for public health and safety.

2.   In many American communities, half the water drawn from wells and reservoirs at this time of year goes to lawn irrigation.

3.   Still, he said, the potential exists for contamination and infection, particularly among children who might play in or drink water intended for lawn irrigation.

4.   Watering bans may prevent lawn irrigation this summer, so let your grass store up moisture and energy by mowing it high.