Aquarion Urges Water Conservation in New Canaan

NEW CANAAN, CT—The Aquarion Water Company is asking residents in New Canaan, Darien, Greenwich and Stamford to not water lawns through Aug. 21 due to recent rain.

The company also asks residents not to water lawns more than twice a week for the remainder of the season.

“We are asking our customers in Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan and Darien to continue to conserve water and reduce non-essential outdoor water use,” said Charles V. Firlotte, Aquarion President and CEO. “We have met with town and city officials and are in agreement that we need to work together to ensure that everyone in the area has the water they need, when they need it.

With below average rainfall and high water demand compared to the same period last year, water levels in Aquarion’s reservoirs are below normal and continue to decline. Connecticut is currently experiencing a “moderate drought” due to an extended dry spell, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

In addition to limiting the frequency of lawn irrigation and to help conservation efforts, Aquarion recommends the following ways to use water more efficiently:

· Sprinkler heads that are more than five years old use more water; upgrade your sprinkler heads to new, more efficient models

· Check for and fix water leaks, including where sprinkler heads connect to pipes or hoses

· Upgrade your irrigation system from a standard clock timer to a WaterSense-labeled controller that measures moisture levels in the ground

· Allow grass to grow longer; taller grass is healthier and requires less water