WATER SUPPLY VOLUNTARY CURTAILMENT - "REDUCE YOUR USE"
Tuesday, August 11, 2015

WATER SUPPLY VOLUNTARY CURTAILMENT - “REDUCE YOUR USE”

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Skyway Water and Sewer District has three sources of water: Cascade Water Alliance (Seattle Public Utilities), City of Renton and District wells.   As a member of Cascade Water Alliance, Skyway joined Seattle Public Utilities, Tacoma Water and the City of Everett in declaring a water advisory in July.  Now, due to historic low river levels, combined with record-setting hot and dry weather that have significantly increased the demand for water, Skyway is joining with Seattle, Tacoma and Everett in declaring a voluntary water curtailment stage and asking residents and businesses to reduce their use of water by 10%. 

Although the District has more than one source of water supply, the water supply issue impacts our entire region.  Taking action now will help save water for people and fish as we go into the end of summer and early fall.  Here are ways you can “reduce your use”.

• Reduce your showering time

• Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes

• Let your lawn go dormant.

• Water only plants, and only twice each week.

• Water outdoor plants before 8 AM or after 7 PM.

• Check for and fix leaks, including checking for toilets with silent leaks

For water efficient tips and how to use water wisely visit http://cascadewater.org/conservation.php

For more information on the voluntary reduction in water use visit http://atyourservice.seattle.gov/2015/08/11/regions-customers-asked-to-voluntarily-reduce-water-use-by-10-percent/

Find more water saving tips at www.savingwater.org, https://everettwa.gov/1288/Water-Conservation-Tips and www.tacomawater.com/smart

Related Link: "Water Supply Advisory" 7/25/2015