Hello Neighbors, We have lifted water restrictions for the village, however it is always a good idea to practice water conservation. Here are ways you can conserve water on a daily basis both indoors and out: Indoors Store drinking water from your faucet in your fridge so you don’t have to run the tap while …
Please Practice Voluntary Water Conservation
Hello Neighbors, Conditions at the reservoir have improved, but we are 100% out of the woods yet. After consulting with our water operator, I am lifting mandatory water restrictions at this time. But please continue to practice voluntary water conservation efforts. Please see tips below for ways to conserve water. Water conservation begins at home …
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Voluntary Water Restriction in Effect
Hello Neighbors, We are experiencing drought conditions at the reservoir. Please practice water conservation efforts until further notice. There is insufficient rain in the forecast. Please see tips below for ways to conserve water during this very dry season. Water conservation begins at home and benefits the entire community. Here are ways you can conserve …
Drought Alert: Practice Water Conservation
Hello Neighbors, I have received word from our water operator that we are experience drought conditions at the reservoir. Please practice water conservation efforts until further notice. Only water plants when necessary and do so either early in the morning or in the evening. Time to stop using those lawn sprinklers! The grass is going …
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Continue Voluntary Water Restrictions
Hello Neighbors, In the month of October, we had only .9 inches of rain. Our water system operator has asked that we continue practicing voluntary water restrictions. We are experiencing drought conditions and conservation efforts are a must. Here are ways you can conserve water on a daily basis both indoors and out: Indoors Store …
Drought Alert: Voluntary Water Restrictions
Hello Neighbors, As you may have noticed, we've had barely any rain for the last several weeks. At last night's Village Board meeting our water operator let us know that the reservoir levels are quite low. It is maintaining, but practicing voluntary water conservation efforts is highly recommended. Here are ways you can conserve water …
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Please Practice Voluntary Water Conservation
Hello Neighbors, We've received some reports of a swampy or dirt-like odor from some water customers recently. This is due to low reservoir levels which exacerbates issues of odor. This occurs annually, but has come early this year. Adjustments have been made at the water treatment plant which have helped and our team will keep …
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Voluntary Water Restrictions in Effect
Hello Again Everyone, I've gotten questions recently about when we'd lift the water restrictions that were put in place about a month ago. I know, because of recent rainfall, it seems like things should be back to normal, but unfortunately they are not. Because our drought conditions were so severe, our systems operator has advised …
Water Update: 9/16/22
Happy Friday Everyone, Some of you had asked if the Village had lifted our mandatory water restrictions, which went into effect approximately two weeks ago. At our department heads meeting on Wednesday, I learned that our reservoir levels are still below the level that would allow us to lift these restrictions. Because the water is …