Public Service Announcement

August 3, 2010

Town of Canton and Town of Clyde

Stage 1 Voluntary Water Conservation

The Town of Canton and Town of Clyde have implemented Stage 1 Voluntary Water Conservation Procedures. All water users are encouraged to reduce their water consumption and improve water use efficiency.  Water supply conditions indicate a potential for shortage.

Customers should limit car washing to a minimum; limit lawn and garden water to that which is necessary to sustain plant survival (Best time to water is before 10:00 a.m.); Do not wash down outside areas, such as  sidewalks, patios, parking lots, etc.; Do not leave faucets running while shaving, rinsing dishes, or brushing teeth; Water shrubbery and house plants to minimum required, reusing household water when possible; Operate clothes washers and dish washers only when fully located; Use shower for bathing rather than bath tub; Use disposable and biodegradable dishes; Use flow restrictive and water saving devices; Limit hours of operation of water-cooled air conditioners; Delay temporarily any new landscape work until the water shortage has ended; Identify and repair all water leaks.