Hampstead residents asked to curb use of water on lawns, vehicles

Hampstead officials are asking residents to voluntarily conserve water at homes and businesses.

Residents are being asked to curtail watering their lawns and washing their vehicles to ensure an adequate water supply for the rest of the summer. Voluntary cooperation could help the town avoid a ban on outdoor water use, officials said.

The water level in town wells has dropped significantly because of the heat and drought.

Hampstead water use typically ranges from 340,000 to 360,000 gallons a day. Water use has increased dramatically to more than 500,000 gallons a day since the drought began.

Pub Date: 7/16/97