City urges temporary water conservation during snowmelt and rain

City urges temporary water conservation during snowmelt and rain

Residents are being asked to temporarily limit non-essential water use as snowmelt and heavy rainfall hit this week, placing extra pressure on the City’s wastewater system. The Wastewater Treatment Plant is operating within capacity, but inflow from melting snow, rain, and improperly connected sump pumps or downspouts can increase volumes that need treatment. The City advises households to delay laundry and dishwasher use, take shorter showers, …