Update as of 3/7/22 8:30 pm
Limited water use continues for the communities of Rawlins and Sinclair! Limited water use was first approved by Rawlins Public Works Sunday afternoon, and the tanks have continued to gain throughout the day. Yesterday evening our tanks were at about 25% of storage capacity, and this evening we are at 30% of storage capacity. Please plan on remaining on limited water use through at least Friday 3/11/22. Low pressure in water distribution systems led to the current boil water advisory. It is imperative to keep water in our tanks so low-pressure does not reoccur.
Limited water use is limited to:
- Normal flushing
- Short showers as necessary
- Maximum 1 load of laundry per day per family, only necessary items
- Washing dishes – see boil water advisory guidelines for handwashing and dishwasher requirements
- If you cannot keep pipes warm, leave a slow water drip during freezing events. Burst pipes often waste more water.
We remain under a boil water advisory. Remember to use bottled or boiled (3 full minutes) for drinking and food preparation. Bottled water is available at the Fairgrounds Multiplex from 7 am-7 pm Tuesday. When bathing, be careful not to swallow any water. For more information on boil water advisories, please visit www.rawlinswy.org/water
The first of two mandatory water samples were sent for testing yesterday. Results of the first set were received this afternoon as negative for contaminants. The second mandatory set was sent today. After the testing is received, the City will submit the tests to the EPA for approval to lift the boil water advisory.
When the boil water advisory is lifted, precautions should be taken by individuals and businesses before resuming normal water use. Further details on these precautions will be posted to www.rawlinswy.org/water once the boil water advisory is lifted.
All restaurants must remain closed through the boil water advisory and receive approval from the Wyoming Department of Agriculture to reopen.
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Don’t forget to visit www.rawlinswy.org/water or call 307-328-7777 for updated information on this event at any time.
