Borough of Austin issued the following on Sep. 27
We at the Austin Borough have entered Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan. We are nearing dangerously low levels in all of our sources and also in the main reservoir. Please adhere to the the following.
Residents on drought watch are asked to reduce their individual water use 5-10 percent, based on a statewide average of 62 gallons per person per day. This means a reduction of three to six gallons of water per day.
Residents are asked to reduce their individual water use 10-15 percent in our situation.
We’re asking residents to use water wisely and follow simple water conservation tips to ease the demand for water.
There are many ways to reduce water use around the house and yard, including:
• Run water only when necessary. Don’t let the faucet run while brushing your teeth or shaving. Shorten the time you let the water run to warm up before showering. Use a bucket to catch the water and reuse it to water your plants.
• Run the dishwasher and washing machine only with full loads.
• Re-use old water from bird baths, vases, or pet bowls to water plants.
• When mowing your lawn, set the blades to 2-3 inches high. Longer grass shades the soil, improving moisture retention. It also grows thicker and develops a deeper root system, so it can better survive drought.
• Check for household leaks. For example, a leaking toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water daily.
• Sweep your sidewalk, deck, or driveway, rather than hosing it off.
It is very important that we follow these guidelines.
Thank you.
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