Voluntary Water Restrictions

City of Kerens News Release:

Drought conditions are widespread across the state.  The city of Kerens is experiencing a mild drought condition and encourages all citizens to help conserve our precious water resources.

Our water system is under Stage 1 Mild Drought Conditions.  This means that water use is restricted in the following ways:

Voluntary Restrictions:

Use water in a manner that does not allow runoff or waste

Use a bucket, not a spray nozzle for washing and rinsing vehicles

Make sure the dishwasher is full before running

Wash full loads of laundry

Take shorter showers

Turn the water off when brushing your teeth

Install a toilet dam or other water-saving devices on the commode

Customers are encouraged to limit nonessential water use to prevent further restrictions.

Customers are specifically encouraged to limit watering for landscape use, and to only water after 6 p.m. and before 10 a.m.