A water utility is asking some Northampton County residents to voluntarily conserve water after several months of dry weather.
Customers in the Nazareth service area are asked to reduce their water usage to avoid a more serious problem if dry weather continues, Pennsylvania American Water said in a news release.
The notice applies to customers in Bushkill, Easton, Forks, Lower Nazareth, Nazareth, Palmer, Pen Argyl, Plainfield, Stockertown, Tatamy, Upper Nazareth, Washington Township and Wind Gap.
The company recommends eliminating the following things to reduce water usage:
- Watering lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs or any other plants except by hose or container
- Using water to wash paved surfaces
- Water use for ornamental purposes, such as fountains
- Water use for cleaning vehicles
- Serving water in clubs or restaurants unless specifically requested
- Using water to flush sewers unless deemed necessary
The voluntary water conservation request is in effect until further notice.
The last few months have been particularly dry in the Lehigh Valley. The U.S. Drought Monitor, which tracks and displays drought conditions in the country, showed most of the region is under moderate drought conditions.