Tank levels have continued to rise throughout the day. We appreciate everyone’s work to limit use. Normally at this time of year, we have significant storage in our reservoirs that help provide water for irrigation. They have not been filled with spring water since December, as we have been making repairs to our 32-mile spring pipeline. We will also be working to gain reservoir storage soon.
A big thank you to everyone in our communities of Rawlins and Sinclair for handling the significant power outages today during freezing temperatures and limited water use. The City of Rawlins Utility team was not called to respond to any breaks today - thank you for letting your pipes drip as necessary! Burst pipes often waste more water, and of course, also cause damage to public and personal property. We appreciate everyone’s efforts.
Limited water use includes:
- Normal flushing
- Short showers as necessary
- Maximum 1 load of laundry per day per family, only necessary items
- Washing dishes, please conserve water as much as possible
- Following all “Steps To Follow After Boil Water Advisory Has Ended”
- If you cannot keep pipes warm, leave a slow water drip during freezing events. Burst pipes often waste more water.
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