DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The City of Decatur is reducing its water conservation requirements to voluntary, with several chances of rain in the forecast.

Based on rain chances, the City said that Stage 1 Water Rationing will remain voluntary for the next two months with the expected slowing lake level drop.

Voluntary Stage 1 rationing includes:

Use of water to maintain lawns, golf courses, athletic fields and all other vegetation is allowed only on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday of each week. This does not apply to commercial gardening, landscaping, and plant nursery facilities.

The pumping of water from Lake Decatur for irrigation purposes is prohibited.

The initial filling of hot tubs, swimming pools, and ponds is prohibited.

Washing of any vehicles is prohibited except at commercial

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