EDWARDSAFBI32-1067 — Potable Water Supply

EDWARDSAFBI32-1067 governs emergency water supply actions and water conservation at Edwards AFB.

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  • Publication number: EDWARDSAFBI32-1067
  • Title: POTABLE WATER SUPPLY
  • Date: 2025-03-04

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The publication defines Normal, Limited, Critical, and Emergency water supply conditions, with measures for lawn watering, sprinklers, vehicles, pools, and household use. It also establishes notification through the Group Command Center and identifies the organizations alerted.

Topics covered

  • Emergency water supply conditions
  • Lawn watering restrictions
  • Automatic sprinkler shutdowns
  • Vehicle and aircraft washing
  • Fire hydrant testing
  • Household water conservation
  • Water supply notifications

Questions and answers

What water conservation requirement applies across all four water supply conditions?

All four situations require water conservation. (paragraph 3)

When may Military Family Housing residents water grass under normal conditions?

Under normal conditions, Military Family Housing (MFH) residents may water grass as necessary to maintain healthy lawns and shrubs. (paragraph 4)

What is the maximum lawn watering duration under normal conditions?

Lawn watering maximum duration is 10 minutes at a time to improve ground absorption and minimize loss through run off. (paragraph 4)

What happens to automatic lawn sprinklers during critical water conditions?

Shut down automatic lawn sprinklers throughout the installation, including contracted areas. (paragraph 4)

Can government and private vehicles and aircraft be washed during critical conditions?

No washing of government and private vehicles and aircraft. When unique operational requirements, contingencies, droughts, or facility limitations severely impact a unit’s ability to wash, the requirement may be temporarily waived two wash cycles not to exceed one year and approved by the Aircraft System Program Director. (paragraph 4)

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