CITY OF BURTON ENTERS STAGE III OF EMERGENCY WATER DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN

  

The City of Burton has entered into Stage III of its Emergency Water Demand Management Plan and has implemented temporary restrictions on water use.

In a notice posted on the city website, the city says it is taking these steps due to the failure of a major component of the water system.  The issue has been diagnosed, and system operators are working to fix it.  The city says the water is still safe to use and consume.

Residents are barred from using water for irrigation of landscaped areas; to wash vehicles or trailers; or to fill swimming pools, flush gutters, or wash down sidewalks, buildings or structures for purposes other than fire protection.  Flushing lines is prohibited except for dead end mains and only between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.

The restrictions are in effect until further notice.  Consequences for violations can be fines up to $50 or discontinuation of service.  All meters will periodically be read to ensure compliance for the benefit of all customers.

Alerts will be sent when the implementation of Stage III is lifted.  Updates will also be posted on the city’s website, www.cityofburton-tx.gov.