Press Release
For Immediate Release on September 10, 2008
3:00 PM
Zelienople, PA
(Effective September 10, 2008)
Due to the lack of rainfall and decreasing levels in our raw water reservoirs, the Borough of Zelienople is requesting that customers exercise voluntary reduction in their water usage. To achieve this voluntary reduction, the Borough requests that all customers eliminate any unnecessary or non-essential use of water.
Commercial and industrial customers are requested to reduce water usage as far as possible without affecting their employment level. Industries are asked to prepare contingency plans for actions to be taken in the eventuality that continued severe drought conditions require further reductions in water use. Such contingency plans should prepare for potential eventual reductions of up to twenty-five percent (25%) of pre-drought condition water use levels. Effort will be made to work with the industries to identify water use reduction techniques which will not affect employment level. These elements are declared to be non-essential uses of water that are requested to be eliminated by all customers of the Borough:
1. The use of water for irrigation and watering of lawns, gardens, landscaped areas, trees, shrubs, or other plants, except by hand-held hose or container.
2. The use of water for washing paved surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts and patios with exception for pre-washing in preparation of asphalt street or driveway recoating and sealing.
3. The use of water for watering any portion of golf courses, except for tees and greens, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
4. The use of water for ornamental purposes, including fountains, artificial water falls and reflecting pools.
5. The use of water for non-commercial washing or cleaning of automobiles, other motor vehicles, trailers and boats.
6. The use of water for refilling and topping off residential swimming pools.
7. The use of water for refilling air conditioning cooling towers after draining.
8. The serving of water in restaurants, clubs, or eating places, unless specifically requested by a customer.
9. The use of water for flushing sewer, except as deemed necessary in the interest of public health and safety.
10. The use of fire hydrants for any purpose other than fire fighting. This prohibition includes drills or practice by fire departments.
The Borough is taking all necessary steps to obtain sufficient water supply for its customers during this time through its secondary connection with Marion Township. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and will help to assure that sufficient water supplies are available to preserve public health and safety within the Borough's service area.
For further information, contact Donald Pepe, Borough Manager at 724-452-6610 ext. 223.
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