Greene County's First Incorporated Village
Hello Neighbors, Drought conditions are nearing severe at the reservoir. Mandatory water restrictions are currently in effect. Please practice conservation efforts until further notice. There is insufficient rain in the forecast. Please see tips below for ways to conserve water during this dry season. Water conservation begins at home and benefits the entire community. Here …
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Hello Neighbors, We are experiencing early signs of 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 dry season. Water conservation begins at home and benefits the entire community. Here are ways you …
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 …
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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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 …
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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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 …
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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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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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 …