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KCWA Odd-Even Water Use, WWD Asks Cooperation

[CREDIT: Drought.gov] Most of RI is experiencing moderate drought. Kent County Water Authority has ordered odd-even water use, and the Warwick Water Authority has asked its customers to follow suit voluntarily.

[CREDIT: Drought.gov] Most of RI is experiencing moderate drought. Kent County Water Authority has ordered odd-even water use, and the Warwick Water Authority has asked its customers to follow suit voluntarily.
[CREDIT: Drought.gov] Most of RI is experiencing moderate drought. Kent County Water Authority has ordered odd-even water use, and the Warwick Water Authority has asked its customers to follow suit voluntarily.
KENT COUNTY — There’s a drought in Rhode Island, and the Kent County Water Authority has begun an odd-even water restriction, and the Warwick Water Authority is asking people to follow along, though Warwick Water Division won’t enforce conservation.

Property owners with an odd numbered address are allowed to use water outdoors on odd numbered calendar days. Property owners with an even numbered address are allowed to use water outdoors on even numbered calendar days

“We are experiencing moderate drought conditions and at this point the restrictions that have been placed on our residents are largely voluntary. We are asking for your cooperation in conserving water, but we will not be enforcing the restrictions,” Mayor Frank Picozzi wrote on his Facebook page addressing the drought and efforts to limit water use.

“While we ask that you cut back on things like watering your lawn every day and washing your car, please continue to water your vegetable gardens and flowers. Also the weather is expected to be very hot this week so if the kids
want to run under the sprinkler or whatever you need to do to keep cool, don’t hesitate. If you have fundraiser carwashes, go ahead and hold them. Again, this is all for customers of the Warwick Water Department. I can’t speak for the Kent County Water Authority.”
Rob Borkowski
Author: Rob Borkowski

Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at [email protected] with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.

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