The Town of Aberdeen has issued Stage 1 Voluntary Water Conservation to be effective immediately.

Customers shall be encouraged to observe water conservation measures to reduce the wasting of water as follows:

-         Check plumbing, faucets and toilets for leaks, and if necessary, repair.

-         Store drinking water in the refrigerator to avoid trying to cool it at the tap.

-         Use shower for bathing purposes or reduce the depth of water used for tub baths.  Limit showers to five (5) minutes where possible.

-         Refrain from running faucets while shaving, rinsing dishes or brushing teeth.

-         Install water flow restrictive devices in showerheads.

-         Install water-saving devices such as plastic bottles or commercial units in toilet tanks.

-         Review water uses and where feasible install recycle sytems, particularly commercial and industrial customers.

-         Limit the use of clothes washers and dishwashers, and when used, operate fully loaded.

-         Reduce the flushing of toilets to the minimum where practical.

-         Limit lawn watering to only when grass shows signs of withering and apply water as slow as possible to achieve deep penetration.

-         Limit shrubbery watering to the minimum, reusing household water when possible.

-         Limit car washing to the minimum.

-         Limit wash downs of outside areas such as sidewalks, patios, driveways, or other similar purposes.

-         Limit hours of operation of water-cooled air conditioners where possible.

-         Use biodegradable disposable dishes and utensils, both for residential and commercial purposes, where feasible.