ARVADA, Colo. -- The Arvada City Council, following the lead of the Denver Water Board, voted Monday night to enforce mandatory water restrictions.

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The water-saving program is similar to Denver's restrictions.

Residents can only water every third day based on their address, only water for three hours maximum and only water between 6 p.m. and 9 a.m.

People can only wash their cars on their designated watering day and can hand-water flowers and shrubs at any time.

A crew of four public works staff member have been assigned to enforce the ordinance.

A first water wasting violation will result in a warning. The second incident is a fine of $100, third is $250 and the fourth incident is $500 and a possible reduction of flow. Fees will be charged to water bills.