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What is an Essential-Water-Use-Only Request?

An Essential-Water-Use-Only request is made when there is a need for immediate water conservation for fire protection and to increase system storage. This request may occur when there is a power outage to a facility or a significant number of breaks in an area.

What should customers do?

When there is a request for Essential-Water-Use-Only, customers are urged to: 

  • Use water only as necessary – i.e., take shorter showers and quickly turn off faucets immediately after use. 
  • Limit flushing toilets (do not flush after every use). 
  • Limit using washing machines and dishwashers.

Limited Indoor Water Use

Take shorter showers ​

Quickly turn off faucets immediately after use​

Limit flushing toilets (do not flush after every use)

Limit using washing machines and dishwashers to full loads only​

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Last Modified: February 18, 2025, 10:58 am EST