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Water ban lifted
PUTNAM — The Putnam Water Pollution Control Authority has lifted the Mandatory Water Ban issued Oct. 1.
Rainfall over the last several days has allowed the Authority to use the Little River Treatment Plant to produce water and expected rain fall will allow continued use of the facility, according to Public Works Director Jerry Beausoleil.
Beausoleil said that it is always prudent to voluntarily conserve water by using less water for showers, dish and cloths washing, and any non essential use like watering of lawns, and washing cars. Not only will it assist in conserving water from the system, it will reduce the customer’s quarterly bill.
Although, there is sufficient water today, continued rainfall is needed so another Mandatory Water Ban will not have to be imposed this month due to the high trigger levels on the Little River. Connecticut Water Company has water available for use by Putnam customers if needed, but prolonged period without rain could cause a water shortage for both companies.