Due to the prolonged period of minimal precipitation, the Cumberland County Water Utility is requesting that customers follow voluntary water conservation measures until further notice.
The Utility operates three municipal water systems in Springhill, Parrsboro and Pugwash. The Springhill system is surface water fed while both Parrsboro and Pugwash are ground water fed. Utility staff are monitoring all three systems. The Springhill system is supplied by Leamington Brook in Rodney. While the brook is not at extremely low levels, staff have observed a reduction in flow. Staff are also monitoring pumping volumes in all three systems.
We are putting these voluntary measures in place out of an abundance of caution, in the hope that we can voluntarily reduce volume consumed thereby reducing the draw on all three systems and preserving the resource.” CAO Greg Herrett said.
The Utility is requesting that customers on all three systems in Springhill, Parrsboro and Pugwash reduce or eliminate:
- Lawn, garden, plant watering or other outside water usage
- RV, car or other vehicle washing at home.
Other measures residents can take to help conserve water include:
- Repair leaking plumbing fixtures
- Take shorter showers
- Minimize toilet flushing
- Install low flow shower heads and appliances
- Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes
- Turn off the water while brushing teeth
“Utility staff will continue to monitor supply and consumption for all three systems. While further, mandatory, measures may become necessary if either of these measures move in a significantly unfavorable direction, it’s hoped that we can get through this dry period without major inconvenience to our customers. We thank everyone for their patience and cooperation”, Herrett said.