Water Shortage Warning Issued
Date of Record: July 6, 2012
Water Shortage Warning Issued
Citizens Water Asking All Customers to Stop Lawn Watering
INDIANAPOLIS - Citizens Water today issued a water shortage warning and has requested that all customers stop watering their lawns until next Friday, July 13. About Citizens Energy Group Citizens Energy Group is a Public Charitable Trust providing safe and reliable utility services to more than 300,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in the Indianapolis area. The Public Charitable Trust means its utilities are managed only for the benefit of customers and the community. Additional information is available online at www.CitizensEnergyGroup.com - Facebook - Twitter - YouTube
"The severe drought conditions and continued heavy water use are causing water levels to drop quickly at Morse, Geist and Eagle Creek reservoirs. It is important that all customers stop lawn watering for at least the next week in order to stabilize water supplies and reduce stress on the distribution system," said Lindsay Lindgren, Vice President, Water Operations for Citizens Water.
Exceptions to the voluntary lawn watering ban include flowers, vegetable gardens, other sensitive plants, and newly planted trees and lawns.
"We appreciate everyone's cooperation as we work to ensure adequate water supply to customers throughout the summer," Lindgren said.
Customers are reminded that established lawns go dormant when not watered, according to experts at Purdue University. More information about water conservation is available at www.CitizensWater.com
