City of Danbury Urges Water Conservation

From the City of Danbury:

DANBURY, CT - With drought conditions persisting in the State of Connecticut, and too little precipitation forecast for the foreseeable future, the City of Danbury is requesting all water customers to initiate water conservation measures and specifically reduce all non-essential water use.

Danbury reservoir levels are currently at 66% of full capacity, which is approximately 11% below normal for this time of year.

“We are asking our residents to play an important role in our efforts to conserve water,” said Mayor Mark Boughton. “Because of the drought conditions that we are facing, I’m asking that we all do our part.”

Due to current weather conditions and the extended “dry spell” that the Danbury area is experiencing, it is important for all customers and water users to assist in this conservation effort.

The City is asking residents to do the following:

• Refrain from use of outdoor water devices, including irrigation systems, sprinklers, soaker hoses and hand held hoses.
• Use brooms and blowers instead of water to clean decks, driveways and sidewalks.
• Repair leaks in plumbing and fixtures (repair leaky toilets and faucets)
• Run only full loads in the clothes washing machine and in the dishwasher.
• Take shorter showers.
• Do not leave water running while washing hands, shaving or brushing teeth.
• Install low-flow toilets as well as faucet and shower-head flow restrictors.

If you have any questions regarding this press release, please contact the Public Utilities Department at 203-797-4539.

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