Ban on outdoor water use for Highland Park, Deerfield, Bannockburn

Highland Park has ordered a temporary ban on outdoor water use after discovering "clogged strainers" at the water treatment plant, according to a Highland Park news release.

Deerfield and Bannockburn, which receive water from Highland Park's water treatment plant, issued their own respective bans on outdoor water use.

The ban is effective immediately, lasts until further notice and prohibits all outdoor water use, including lawn sprinkling, the release said. There are no restrictions on indoor water use.

Earlier Monday morning, plant workers reported problems with clogged strainers, through which water passes from Lake Michigan, the release said. As a result, the plant's ability to deliver water has been limited.

Once the strainers are unclogged, the ban will be lifted. In the meanwhile, Highland Park will receive "emergency water" from Lake Forest and Northbrook through its "mutual aid connections."

For more information, call the public works department at (847) 432-0807.

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Ban on outdoor water use for Highland Park, Deerfield, Bannockburn