1.   The city has also imposed strict limitations on water use, asking residents to water lawns or gardens only two days a week, to conserve water for firefighters.

2.   They also were advised to water lawns in the early morning and use drip irrigation for shrubs and flower beds.

3.   Water lawns and gardens carefully so water does not stand for several days.

4.   Use pond water, which is recirculated, to water lawns and plants.