Residents - Please help us conserve water!
To all of our water customers, we ask that you please assist us in our efforts to conserve water. Due to drought conditions, our lack of natural resources can become an issue for all of us. I am asking that we all make some changes and do our part. Below you will find information on why this issue is so important as well as some tips for helping conserve water.
We appreciate your help.
Thank you,
- Mayor Mark D. Boughton
With drought conditions persisting in the State of Connecticut, and too little precipitation forecast for the foreseeable future, the City of Danbury is requesting all water customers to initiate water conservation measures and specifically reduce all non-essential water use.
Danbury reservoir levels are currently at 66% of full capacity, which is approximately 11% below normal for this time of year.
Due to current weather conditions and the extended “dry spell” that the Danbury area is experiencing, it is important for all customers and water users to assist in this conservation effort.
- Refrain from use of outdoor water devices, including irrigation systems, sprinklers, soaker hoses and hand held hoses.
- Use brooms and blowers instead of water to clean decks, driveways and sidewalks.
- Repair leaks in plumbing and fixtures (repair leaky toilets and faucets)
- Run only full loads in the clothes washing machine and in the dishwasher.
- Take shorter showers.
- Do not leave water running while washing hands, shaving or brushing teeth.
- Install low-flow toilets as well as faucet and shower-head flow restrictors.
We thank you for your assistance and ask that you maintain these conservation efforts until City reservoirs return to normal levels. Any questions regarding water conservation should be directed to the Public Utilities Department at 203-797-4539.