Conservation to last rest of summer

Published: Tuesday, 8/5/2014 - Updated: 1 day ago

BY TOM HENRY, NOLAN ROSENKRANS, AND MARLENE HARRIS-TAYLOR BLADE STAFF WRITERS

Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins told metro area residents today they stand a better chance of getting clean tap water for the rest of the 2014 algae season if they become more selective about how they use it.

I believe this community will fortify this [water] system through more conservation, he told reporters inside One Government Center.

MAYORS STATEMENT: Residents urged to conserve, reduce usage

Residents are asked to refrain from watering their lawns or irrigating fields. They are asked to stop washing their cars at home. They also should take shorter showers, wash only full loads of laundry and dishes, and operate washing machines and dishwashers on their most energy-efficient modes.

In other words, they need to keep two simple words in mind: conserve water.

Doing so, according to Mr. Collins and other city officials, will reduce the odds of the Collins Park Water Treatment Plant from being stressed.

Less demand means a slower flow rate and the ability for chemicals used to neutralize algae to work as water makes its way through the citys multi-staged treatment system.

It gives chemicals more time to take effect and allows the plant to produce better water, Ed Moore, the citys public utilities director, said.

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