The city of Hendersonville announced earlier today that it will lift water restrictions in place since August 5, 2015. The restrictions had been put in place due to lower than normal rainfall totals during the summer, in accordance with the city’s Water Shortage Response and Conservation ordinance.
City Manager John Connet had declared a Stage I Water Shortage Advisory on August 5 in response to low water levels in the Mills River watershed. The restrictions included water usage advisories for residents in regards to car washes, lawn care, dish and laundry washer usage and daily household uses. The measures were voluntary under the Stage I protocol.
The restrictions were lifted as of October 28, due to a 7.75 percent reduction in citywide water usage since August, according to a press release from the city.
“We would like to thank our customers for being diligent in conserving their use of water during our Stage 1 restrictions,” says Lee Smith, Utilities Director for Hendersonville. “We are pleased to announce that we are now able to lift these restrictions.”
For more information on water restrictions and to stay up to date with Hendersonville city news, visit cityofhendersonville.org or contact the Hendersonville Water and Sewer Department at 828-697-3073.
Press release:
City of Hendersonville
Water and Sewer DepartmentOn August 5, 2015 in accordance with the City’s Water Shortage Response and Conservation ordinance (City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 52, Article VI), the City Manager declared a Stage I Water Shortage Advisory. As of today, October 28th, these water restrictions have been lifted due to the fact that since the restrictions were put into place, our daily water usage has been reduced by 7.75%.
“We would like to thank our customers for being diligent in conserving their use of water during our Stage 1 restrictions. We are pleased to announce that we are now able to lift these restrictions.”- Lee Smith, Utilities Director.
For more information visit our website at cityofhendersonville.org or contact Hendersonville Water and Sewer at 697-3073.
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