The Village of Interlaken and the Seneca County Health Department are asking residents to conserve water due to low levels in the village’s water supply well.
Officials say the recent warm and dry weather has put a strain on the system, prompting the issuance of a Conservation Order. The advisory is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice.
Residents served by the Interlaken water system are urged to limit water use wherever possible. Authorities say the order is intended to ensure an adequate supply for daily consumption and fire protection.
Conservation tips to conserve water include:
1. Use your dishwasher and washing machine only for full loads.
2. Run only full loads of laundry. If you are able, consider using laundromats in neighboring communities.
3. If you wash your dishes by hand, do not leave the water running to rinse.
4. Keep a bottle of drinking water in the refrigerator to keep it cool instead of running the water.
5. Use of disposable/single-service dinnerware, cups and utensils will minimize dishes that need to be washed.
6. Check faucets and pipes for leaks. Leaks waste water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can often be easily repaired.
7. Check your toilets for leaks. To test for leaks, add a small amount of food coloring to the toilet tank. If, without flushing, the color begins to appear in the bowl, you have a leak that should be repaired.
8. Take shorter showers. Long showers can waste many gallons every extra minute.
9. Do not leave water running while brushing your teeth.
10. Do not wash your car using water from the village water system.
The Village and Health Department are actively monitoring the situation and thank residents for their cooperation.
For further information, you can call the Village of Interlaken Water Department at 607-532-8882 or the Seneca County Health Department at 315-539-1945.
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