Campus Information

  • Stage III Water Supply Warning Notice

    Dear UConn Water System Users:

    The University of Connecticut is lifting the Stage IV Water Supply Emergency declared on 9/15/2016. We remain in a Stage III Water Supply Warning declared 9/7/2016 and request continued mandatory and voluntary water conservation. We continue to monitor local and state-wide conditions. We will provide future updates as conditions warrant.

    The University’s water supply remains adequate to meet current and forecasted system demands and any emergency needs such as firefighting. Per UConn’s Water Supply Plan, we are committed to operating an environmentally sustainable water supply system. The recent rainfall has partially restored streamflow in the rivers near our wellfields. However, streamflows have not fully recovered.

    The following mandatory conservation measures remain in effect:

    • Lawn watering for all University and non-University users is limited to four hours or less per day and only between the hours of 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Athletic fields will be allowed up two hours of water per day during the same hours.
    • Filling of public or private pools must be provided via water delivered from another source.
    • Washing of motor vehicles is banned.  The University’s wash bay will be closed until further notice.
    • The use of ornamental or display fountains is banned.
    • The use of water for washing and wetting down streets, sidewalks, driveways or parking areas is banned unless required by the local public health authority.
    • The use of UConn water for dust control at construction sites is banned.  Contractors are required to provide water for dust control from off-site.
    • The use of hydrant sprinkler caps is banned.
    • Water main flushing will only be used to address water quality issues.

    The following voluntary conservation measures remain in effect:

    • Take shorter showers.
    • Run dishwashers and washing machines with full loads.
    • Use water only as needed when washing dishes, shaving, and brushing teeth.
    • Avoid power washing buildings and washing vehicles with public water.
    • Raise the thermostat in UConn buildings, particularly when leaving at night.
    • Immediately report leaky fixtures in UConn buildings to Facilities Operations (486-3113).

     Thank you for your support and cooperation throughout our period of water conservation.

    For more information, contact: Stanley Nolan/Director of Utility Operations and Energy Management at 860-486-3208/stanley.nolan@uconn.edu