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Harlan Municipal Utilities orders implementation of a “Water Watch”

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April 24th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Harlan Municipal Utilities (HMU) Board of Trustees of Harlan, Friday, issued a statement on social media, with regard to the city’s water resources. HMU says they recognize “That supplies of potable water are essential for the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. The Harlan Municipal Utilities has limited capacity and from time to time HMU’s water supply may become depleted such that there is an insufficient supply of water to meet all customary and usual demands.
“Due to reduced production in the well fields HMU is implementing a Water Watch, effective April 26, 2021. HMU is asking that customers take the following measures regarding potable water (Water supplied by HMU):
* Voluntary watering of lawns, shrubs, trees, flower or vegetable gardens between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
* No washing of streets, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks or building exteriors, cleaning of equipment, machinery, or interior spaces.
* Washing of vehicles/equipment is prohibited except in commercial establishments that provide a washing service (eg. Commercial car wash).
* Water should be served at restaurants only upon the request of the customer.
* The use of fire hydrant meters is prohibited.”
The HMU Board asks also, those residents with “a personal swimming pool, hot tub, or other recreational structures that needs filling,” to “please call HMU at 755-5182 to schedule a time for filling your structure.”