The city of Meriden is asking residents and employees who work in the city to reduce water use because of the drought in the hopes that voluntary measures will prevent mandatory restrictions in the future.
The Department of Public Utilities is asking residents to check your home or business for leaking fixture, including toilets; to dispose of food and solid waste in a trash bin, rather than flushing it down the toilet; and not to leave the water running while brushing teeth.
They are also asking residents to refrain from watering lawns, power washing houses or buildings and washing your car at home. Instead, they recommend using a commercial car wash to clean your vehicle.
They are also asking residents to take showers rather than baths and to avoid using a garden hose or power washing equipment to clean your driveway, sidewalk, deck or patio.
For more tips and to see how much water everyday activities use, click here.
