DEPARTMENTS

~ VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION ~

James C. Dawson, Executive Director of the Appomattox River Water Authority is requesting voluntary water conservation by its customers due to the declining water level in Lake Chesdin. The Authority serves the Cities of Petersburg and Colonial Heights and portions of the Counties of Chesterfield, Dinwiddie (including the Dinwiddie County Water Authority) and Prince George.

Presently the water level in Lake Chesdin has passed the trigger level, 19 inches below the spillway, for voluntary conservation measures by users of their water supply. Voluntary conservation should prevent Lake Chesdin from decreasing below the mandatory conservation trigger of 200 days of storage and postpone the additional restrictions required at that level.

Below are suggestions and recommendations for ways to conserve water.

CITY OF PETERSBURG VOLUNTARY WATER USE MEASURES
Category
Conservation Effort
Established Landscape and Garden Watering
  • Monday - no watering
  • Odd property addresses water Tues., Thurs. and Sat.
  • Even property addresses water Wed., Fri. and Sun.(odd/even designation is determined by last digit of address number)
  • Bucket watering (5 gallon maximum permitted anytime)
New Landscape Watering Unrestricted for first 10 days after planting, then follow established landscape and garden watering
Paved Areas Washing (streets, drives, patios, walks, etc.) Reduce to 2 days per week and for immediate health and safety
Vehicle Washing (commercial businesses exempt) Reduce washing of mobile equipment to 1 day a week using a hand-held hose having an automatic shut-off nozzle.
Swimming Pools Reduce fillings and replenishing to levels required to maintain health and safety
Golf Courses (greens exempted) Water between 8 pm and 10 pm
Businesses Businesses are asked to reduce non-essential water use
Restaurants Provide water only when requested
All Other Consumption Uses Encourage conservation by any means. Curtail use of decorative and landscape fountains and other ornamental water uses.

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