Aquarion Asks Newtown to Conserve Water

First Drought Trigger Hit in Southwest Fairfield County - Aquarion Asks Newtown to Conserve Water

With high temperatures and a lack of significant rainfall in the forecast, Aquarion is asking customers to reduce non-essential water use. Our water systems have experienced near-record water demands throughout our service area, causing us to hit our first drought trigger in Southwest Fairfield County. Meanwhile, many other portions of Connecticut are currently experiencing conditions ranging from “abnormally dry” to “moderate drought” due to an extended dry spell, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Due to these high water demands, customers may experience temporary low water pressure and/or possible water discoloration. These issues will resolve themselves as water usage returns to normal levels.

How you can help

We are asking customers that live in the six towns currently under a mandatory, twice-weekly irrigation schedule (Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Newtown, Stamford and Westport) to reduce water usage by 20 percent, to lessen the potential for stricter restrictions this summer. Most customers can achieve this reduction simply by following the irrigation schedule. Aquarion also encourages customers that live outside of these six towns to voluntarily follow this schedule as an easy way to conserve water.

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Submitted by Newtown, CT

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