North Hempstead Town Residents Urged To Conserve Water

NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NY — Town of North Hempstead residents are reminded to conserve water and protect the town's sole source aquifers throughout the summer and all year long, officials said.

“While 70 percent of our Earth is covered by water, only a small amount is safe for human use," Judi Bosworth, the town supervisor, said in a news release. "It is important that we conserve and protect our water supply. Saving water can help protect wildlife, our energy consumption, and save money too."

Under Nassau County regulations, residents' outdoor water usage throughout the year is limited to odd number days for odd numbered houses, and even number days for even numbered houses. Outdoor water usage also is not permitted between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

The Town of North Hempstead is airing a public service announcement about the importance of fixing leaky faucets, washing cars at a car wash rather than manually at home and not overwatering lawns during the hot summer months. The announcement also encourages residents to purchase items such as shower heads and faucets that have the logo of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Watersense program, of which the town is a partner, in order to cut water use by 20 percent.

The announcement can be viewed on NHTV on Channel 18/63 on Cablevision or Channel 46 on Verizon FIOS. It can also be accessed online at www.mynhtv.com.