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ACWD, Columbia Utilities call for voluntary water conservation


Aug, 17, '07: 10:00am CT: Water companies ask for voluntary (for now) 15% water use reduction

Lenny Stone, ACWD manager, and Jim Williams, manager of Columbia Utilities send 19 tips for conserving water; in addition they ask that customer use all sensible conservations to help county through dry spell
Columbia Utilities Commission and Adair County Water District are asking their customers to voluntarily conserve water.

At this time, there is an immediate need to begin voluntary conservation measures.



Due to the recent abnormally dry weather conditions and with indication of significant rainfall in the foreseeable future, all customers should begin conserving water accordingly.

All business and commercial establishments are being requested to develop in-house conservation plans.

Consumers can cut water use by as much as 15% with very little difficulty or discomfort by using voluntary water conservation measures.

Specific water conservations tips include:
  1. Check toilet for leaks and have leaks repaired
  2. Do not use toilet as ashtray or wastebasket
  3. Put plastic bottles in toilet tank
  4. Take shorter showers
  5. install water saving shower heads or flow restrictors
  6. Do not fill pools excessively
  7. Turn off water afterwetting toothbrush
  8. Rinse razor in sink instead of letting water run
  9. Check faucets and pipes for leaks and have them repaired
  10. Use automatic diswasher for full loads only
  11. Wash full loads of clothes only
  12. If dishes are hand-washed, do not let water run to rinse them; fill the sink
  13. Do not let faucet run to rinse vegetables
  14. Keep a bottle of water in the refrigerator
  15. Water the lawn only when it needs it. Water at night and do not water on windy days
  16. Place a layer of mulch around trees and plants
  17. Use a broom to clean driveways and sidewalks, not a hose
  18. Do not run the hose continuously when washing vehicles
  19. Do not let children play with the hoses or sprinklers
If you have any questions you may contact either Columbia Utilities Commission office at (270) 384-2006 or Adair County Water District office at (270) 384-2181.

S/Jim Williams, Manager, Columbia Utilities Commission - s/Lenny Stone, Manager, Adair County Water District


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