Borough Requests Water Conservation Measures

The City and Borough of Wrangell requests that all residents and businesses practice water conservation.  A Stage I Water Watch is effective until further notice beginning February 27, 2019.  

Conservation efforts are expected to help prevent further water shortage issues.  This conservation approach is part of our efforts to adapt to, and alleviate, the cumulative impacts of the drier-than-normal weather we have been experiencing and the seasonal increase in water demand.

The long term forecast is predicting continued lack of precipitation and cold temperatures.  Climate conditions will continue to be monitored, and water restrictions will be adjusted as necessary.  Conservation will help us avoid more drastic water restrictions.

Please find ways through which you can conserve water. Some tips for conserving water are:

•             Be conservative about your overall daily use.

•             Fix leaking faucets, toilets and water lines and choose low-flow units when installing new fixtures.

•             Run dishwashers and washing machines only when full.

•             Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth or shaving and take shorter showers.

•             Avoid washing vehicles and other non-essential usages.

•             Use automatic shut-off nozzles on hoses when watering gardens.

•             Sweep sidewalks and driveways clean instead of using a running hose.

Please call Public Works at 907-874-3904, or visit our website at wrangell.com, to keep up with our water system status or if you have any questions about the water management plan or ways through which you can help conserve.