Rocky Mount, VA: Water Conservation is now MANDATORY!

ROCKY MOUNT, VA – The city of Rocky Mount institutes a mandatory water conservation Monday morning in an effort to slow water use in response to severe drought.

All water customers will receive a notice in the mail Tuesday to immediately begin mandatory conservation.

Town Manager James Ervin says, “Continued drought, little rainfall and steady water use all mean that our lack of water has become more critical, and so I call upon you as citizens and good neighbors to do everything you can to reduce water use in your household and at work.”

The August rain deficit dictates that mandatory conservation to go into effect until the Blackwater River returns to better flow.

The Blackwater River has reached lows worse than the 2002 drought.

Ervin says, “Our water levels on the Blackwater are lower than at any other point since the town water plant was constructed. This is an urgent need that requires the immediate and ongoing attention of all our residents, businesses and industries.”

Mandatory conservation requires the following:

-No watering of plants or lawns (with limited exceptions)
-No filling of swimming pools
-No operation of outdoor fountains
-No washing of buildings, walks or vehicles (vehicles may be washed at commercial car washes)
-No water service in restaurants unless requested by the customer
-Customers urged to take shorter showers and recycle bath water for watering plants
-Customers can call (540) 483-0907 to report water abuse (use of sprinklers and hoses for watering, washing cars, etc)

Source: WSLS 10

For more information on water conservation, visit www.nuprana.com