After this hot week, we all need to reduce our water use and help our overall water supply recover. We’re in what’s known as Stage 1 water use.
You Should
– Take showers instead of baths & use the 4-minute playlist to time your shower.
– Run wash, laundry and dishes, only when loads are full.
– Reuse water when possible i.e. buckets in showers to water plants.
– Suspend watering the lawn this weekend.
– Wash cars on lawns.
– Sweep driveways/sidewalks instead of wash.
We Will
– Increase leak detection & repair.
– Reduce watering in parks.
– Suspend system maintenance that uses a lot of water.
– Limit hydrant use to fires only.
Our storage tanks are not as full as we’d like. With cooler weather ahead, we hope they recover over the weekend. You can help by taking these and other simple steps. For more water-saving tips, visit the EPA’s WaterSense program at https://www.epa.gov/watersense/start-saving.
We’re closely monitoring levels through the weekend to ensure reliable household water and adequate fire flow. With a few proactive steps, we hope to avoid further drastic water restrictions.
