But a “mild” drought has prompted the Brown County Water Improvement District to activate Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan as of Thursday, which calls for a voluntary 5 percent reduction in water use among water customers.
Our water system is under Stage 1 water-use restrictions as of Thursday.
Voluntary restrictions ‒ Customers are encouraged to limit nonessential water use to prevent further restrictions.
‒ Customers are specifically encouraged to limit watering for landscape use, and to only water after 7 p.m. and before 10 a.m. ‒ Outdoor restrictions — none at this time.
Water conservation tips Customers are encouraged to reduce their water usage as much as possible.
Try following a few of the following tips: ‒ About 50 percent of water used outdoors is wasted due to improper installation, maintenance, and use of watering systems.
Faucet leaks can waste up to 3,000 gallons of water a year.
‒ Test your toilet for leaks; a leaking toilet can waste up to 73,000 gallons of water a year.
To test, add a few drops of food coloring or a dye tablet to the water in the tank, but do not flush the toilet.
‒ Look for water-efficient models when replacing plumbing fixtures or appliances.