(Harlan) Harlan Municipal Utilities issued a water watch starting Monday, April 26.
According to the HMU Facebook Page, the Harlan Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees recognizes that potable water supplies are essential for the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.
The Harlan Municipal Utilities has limited capacity. From time to time, the water supply may become depleted. There is an insufficient supply of water to meet all customary and usual demands.
Due to reduced production in the well fields, HMU implements a Water Watch, effective April 26, 2021. HMU is asking that customers take the following measures regarding potable water (Water supplied by HMU):
* Voluntary watering of lawns, shrubs, trees, flower or vegetable gardens between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
* No washing of streets, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks or building exteriors, cleaning equipment, machinery, or interior spaces.
* Washing of vehicles/equipment is prohibited except in commercial establishments that provide a washing service (eg. Commercial car wash).
* Restaurants should serve water only upon the request of the customer.
* The use of fire hydrant meters is prohibited.
HUM asks residents who have a personal swimming pool, hot tub, or other recreational structures that need filling to please call HMU at 755-5182 to schedule a time for filling your structure.
HMU Officials thank everyone for their patience.