WESTFIELD – Dave Billips, Director of the Westfield Public Works, has issued the following statement regarding water usage in Westfield:
Pursuant to its authority under State and local laws, rules, and regulations, the City of Westfield Board of Water Commissioners has declared a State of Water Supply Conservation. A water supply shortage was created with the removal of Municipal Wells Number 7 and 8 due to contamination with PFOA and PFOS.
DAVID BILLIPS
The Board of Water Commissioners has determined that conservation measures are necessary to ensure that an adequate supply of water exists for all water consumers.
Water use restrictions. These restrictions apply to all customers of the City of Westfield Department of Public Works Water Division and are necessary to maintain water pressure to ensure public safety and to ensure an adequate system capacity for essential uses by all customers.These restrictions are subject to change as conditions require.
Non- Essential Water Use Restriction begins June 27, 2016 and shall be effective through September 30th, 2016.
A – All non-essential water use is ONLY ALLOWED on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday before 9 am and after 5 pm at ODD numbered houses.
B – All non-essential water use is ONLY ALLOWED on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday before 9 am and after 5 pm at EVEN numbered houses.
C – No non-essential water use is allowed on Mondays.
Examples of “non-essential” water use include:
- Irrigation of lawns via sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems;
- Washing of vehicles, except in a commercial car wash or as necessary for operator safety; and
- Washing of exterior building surfaces, parking lots, driveways or sidewalks, except as necessary to apply surface treatments such as paint, preservatives, stucco, pavement or cement.
Examples of water use that may be allowed:
- Irrigation to establish a new lawn and new plantings during the months of May and September
- Irrigation of lawns, gardens, flowers and ornamental plants by means of a hand-held hose, soaker hose or drip irrigation system.
Examples of water uses NOT subject to restrictions:
- For health and safety reasons;
- By regulation;
- For the production of food and fiber;
- For the maintenance of livestock; or
- To meet the core functions of a business (for example, irrigation by golf courses as necessary to maintain tees, greens, and limited fairway watering, or irrigation by plant nurseries as necessary to maintain stock).
This restriction program is designed to sustain the water supply for all. Your anticipated cooperation isgreatly appreciated. If you have any questions please contact the Water Division at 413-572-6269.
