Dear UConn Water System Users:
UConn is issuing a Stage II Water Supply Watch because seasonally dry conditions have reduced area stream flows. The Stage II Water Supply Watch includes mandatory and voluntary water conservation measures. We are enlisting your support and cooperation to conserve water until further notice.
A water conservation alert was issued in late July and a water supply advisory was issued in late August. Both the alert and advisory ask all water system users to voluntarily conserve water and was based on unique triggers in the University’s protocols to curtail consumption during dry weather conditions, based entirely on environmental factors and not our system’s inability to meet current or projected demand.
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. Given current stream flow conditions and rainfall forecast, we are asking our students, faculty, staff and our off-campus municipal, commercial, and residential users to be conscientious about their daily water use and to conserve water.
The following mandatory conservation measures are effective immediately:
-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).
By issuing the Stage II Water Supply Watch, we need your support and cooperation to further reduce how much water you use. UConn is actively monitoring conditions and will continue to provide updates as conditions change.
For more information, contact: Stanley Nolan/Director of Utility Operations & Energy Management at 860-486-3208/stanley.nolan@uconn.edu