Aquarion Mandates Water Conservation Measures In Fairfield County

Press release from the Town of New Canaan:

Sept. 22, 2020

As a possible third drought trigger approaches Southwest Fairfield County, Aquarion Water Company is asking residents to follow the mandatory, twice-weekly irrigation schedule or turn off irrigation systems for the season. Learn additional ways to conserve at www.aquarionwater.com/conserve.

All residents are encouraged to reduce nonessential water use by 20 percent. This may help the region avoid additional mandatory restrictions in the coming weeks. Learn additional ways to conserve at www.aquarionwater.com/conserve.

By hitting a third drought trigger, residents would be required to limit irrigation to one day a week and reduce indoor water use by 20%. In addition, all existing irrigation variances would be rescinded for the remainder of year. Learn additional ways to conserve at www.aquarionwater.com/conserve.

This press release was produced by the Town of Canaan. The views expressed her are the author's own.