A contractor working on Friday, for a utility bored through a 24-inch transmission which supplies much of the water for Lookout Valley, St. Elmo and Lookout Mountain. As a precautionary measure and only until the repair is completed, Tennessee American Water is asking residents in Lookout Valley, St. Elmo and Lookout Mountain to limit non-essential water use.
“Working safely for the sake of our community, our employees and the contractors is our first and foremost priority,” said Director of Operations Kevin Kruchinski. “Limiting non-essential water use for this area of Hamilton County is a temporary measure only to help the impacted area have water until the repair is complete.”
Non-essential water uses include:
· watering of lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, etc.
· watering of athletic fields
· washing sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, patios, or any other hard surfaces except for sanitary or safety purposes
· non-commercial washing of motor vehicles, trailers or boats
· use of water for dust control or construction compaction
· firefighting training
Tips for conserving water include the following:
Inside your house:
· Shorten showers to 7-10 minutes
· Turn off the water while brushing teeth
· Run only full loads in your dishwasher
· Rinse produce in a basin rather than under running water
· Adjust the water level on your washing machine to match the size of your load
· Check your toilets for leaks
Outside your house:
· Use a broom, not a hose, for cleaning patios, sidewalks and driveways
· Cover your pool or spa to reduce evaporation
· Avoid non-commercial washing of your motor vehicles, trailers and boats.
· Use a spray nozzle with a shut-off valve on your hose