A Stage 1 contingency plan was issued on water restrictions until the emergency is lifted.
Non Essential Water Use is prohibited including
- Watering Lawns
- Washing vehicles
- Serving Water in Restaurants Unless It is Specifically Asked For
- Filling Swimming Pools
Click the link below to view the full plan.
http://www.mahanoywater.com/images/PDFs/mta-conservation-and-restricted-use.pdf
DEP issued a Drought Watch for Schuylkill County weeks ago and due to the lack of rain, reservoir levels are low.