Nelson residents asked to 'conserve water' during summer months
By Nelson Daily Staff
The City of Nelson wants to remind residents that there is not an endless supply of water and, if people are wasteful, water restrictions are in the foreseeable future.
Which is why the officials have issued a press release on the city website asking residents to “conserve water”.
“During the summer season, daily residential water use is 50 percent more than winter season consumption primarily because of lawn and garden watering, and car washing,” the release explains.
“Excessive water use during summer months draws down the reservoir level reducing storage capacity.
“Storage is required for firefighting purposes and for backup supply.”
The would like residents to water every other day, with even numbered civic addresses sprinkling even days and the odd numbered civic addresses watering the odd days on the calendar.
The release also asks residents to water before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
“Premises with underground sprinklers should have the system checked for leaks and the timer set to only give the lawn about one hour worth of water each week,” the release said.
City officials also want residents to ensure that water does not over-spray onto sidewalks, driveways or roads.
