Rim Trail Domestic Water Improvement District
240 E. Box Elder Lane   Payson, AZ 85541   (928) 472-7585


 

Stage 1 — Conservation Advisory

 

Purpose: Reduce seasonal strain on water resources during peak usage months.

 

Communication:

  • Email notification
  • Website announcement
  • Notice on the community board

 

Effective: May 23, 2025

 

Monthly Usage Limit: 10,000 gallons per household

 

Outdoor Watering:

  • Minimal outdoor use, including irrigation
  • All hoses must have automatic shut-off nozzles
  • Flood irrigation is prohibited

 

Repairs: All water leaks must be identified and repaired immediately.

 

Noncompliance:

Residents exceeding limits will be notified using the contact information provided (email, phone, U.S. mail, or door notice). If noncompliance continues 3 days after notice, the District reserves the right to shut off water service if overuse is jeopardizing community water security.

 

Stage 2 — Water Use Restriction

 

Purpose: Ensure system stability and preserve water for basic needs.

 

Communication:

  • Email notification
  • Website announcement
  • Notice on the community board

 

Effective: Triggered when storage levels fall below 75% or after prolonged Stage 1 noncompliance.

 

Monthly Usage Limit: 4,000 gallons per meter

 

Outdoor Watering: Prohibited

 

Other Restrictions:

  • All water leaks must be repaired immediately
  • No topping off pools or hot tubs
  • Hoses must have automatic shut-off nozzles

 

Noncompliance: Residents will be notified of violations using contact information on file. After 24 hours without compliance, the District may shut off water service if overuse threatens community water security.

 

Stage 3 — Critical Water Emergency

 

Purpose: Preserve water for essential needs only.

 

Communication:

  • Posted signs
  • Email notification
  • Website announcement
  • Notice on the community board

 

Effective: Triggered when water supply levels are critically low or system stability is at risk.

 

Monthly Usage Limit: 2,000 gallons per household

 

Allowed Use: Essential purposes only (drinking, cooking, hygiene)

Noncompliance: The District reserves the right to shut off water service immediately if overuse endangers community water security.