Residents Asked to Not Wash Cars, Limit Water Use

is still under a voluntary water reduction plan after water use throughout the city spiked during the heat wave. 

"We're still in effect with voluntary water conservation," said Debra Aylsworth, Director of Public Works. "We'll lift it when we are comfortable to do that."

Average daily use in the city is about 7.5 million gallons per day.

However, during high temperature days with dry conditions, it's typical for the city to reach a peak of 12 or 13 million gallons per day. 

"With this weather and dry conditions, we have been over 12 million since the middle of June," Aylsworth said. 

At the end of June, production peaked at 15.5 million gallons a day, which is the highest production ever seen in the city. The constant days of high use is concerning because the water distribution system is a mechanical system and pumping nonstop isn't good.

Residents are asked to continue to monitor their water useage and cut back on nonessential items. 

Aylsworth suggests doing laundry and dishes only when the machines are full, to stop washing cars and water lawns less frequently. 

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