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Current Conditions

Days of Supply

Using the 30-day running average demand as of September 4, 2008 of 27.71 MGD:

• Days of supply of easily accessible, premium water remaining (Lake Michie, Little River Reservoir): 228 days
• Days in Teer Quarry storage remaining: 14 days
• Days of less accessible water below the intake structures remaining: 43 days
• Total days of supply = 285

Demand

View a graph of recent demand

Demand September 04, 2008	Month-to-Date Average	September 2007 Average
26.77 MGD	27.11 MGD	33.78 MGD

 

Lake Elevations

Lake Michie Elevation: 341.20 feet, mean sea level.
Lake Michie is full at 341.00 feet, mean sea level.

Little River Reservoir Elevation: 354.80 feet, msl.
Little River Reservoir is full at 355.00 feet, msl.

View a graph of this month's lake levels.
View comparative graphs of historical lake elevations.

Streamflow

The Flat River feeds into Lake Michie and the Little River feeds into Little River Reservoir. Linked below are the real-time flow rates of these rivers:
Flat River**
Little River**

 

Stage II - Voluntary Conservation, effective September 4, 2008

Current Outdoor Water Restrictions are as follows:
Customers may water lawns, grass, trees, shrubbery, flowers, golf greens or vegetable gardens on Wednesdays and Saturdays ONLY, between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. OR 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Customers may only water during ONE of the allowed times each Wednesday and Saturday.

Watering by hand (with cans, wands, and hand-held hoses) is allowed any day of the week. Customers must actually be holding the watering hose, can, etc.; watering by hand cannot occur unattended.

Customers may apply for a temporary, 30-day water use license, which will allow watering on days other than Wednesdays and Saturdays. Customers interested in applying for a license can download an application here.

In addition to the above restrictions, Stage II strongly encourages customers to observe the following recommendations:

• Check plumbing and toilets for leaks annually, and if necessary repair.
• Repair leaking faucets whenever they develop.
• Store drinking water in the refrigerator to avoid trying to run it cool at the tap.
• Use shower for bathing purposes or reduce the depth of water used for tub baths. Limit showers to four (4) minutes where possible.
• Refrain from running faucets while shaving, rinsing dishes or brushing teeth.
• Install water flow restrictive devices in shower heads.
• Install water-saving devices such as plastic bottles or commercial units in toilet tanks.
• Limit the use of clothes washers and dishwashers, and when used, to operate fully loaded.
• Reduce the flushing of toilets to the minimum whenever practical.
• Limit car washing to the minimum.
• Limit wash downs of outside areas such as sidewalks, patios, driveways, or other similar purposes.
• Limit hours of operation of water-cooled air conditioners possible.
• Use biodegradable disposable dishes and utensils, both for residential and commercial purposes, where feasible.

Download an application for the 2008 Water Use License

See a list of valid License Holders

View the Water Conservation Ordinance

Water Conservation Tips

Click here to report a violation of the water conservation restrictions.