Low Tank Water Level Protocol

What if the tanks get low?

When water tanks are drained, this can lead to water loss in our community and a boil water advisory. To help prevent this we declare "Limited Water Use" if the tanks reach the point where they are in danger of being drained. This is our method to ask the community to pull back on all water use as much as possible to allow the tanks to refill.

What are the restrictions if Limited Water Use is declared?

Under limited water use, the restrictions are: 

• Short showers as necessary
• Maximum 1 load of laundry per day per family, only necessary items
• Washing dishes with the minimum amount of water, dishwasher only when full 
• Seasonal Notes: 
  • No outdoor irrigation.
  • If you cannot keep pipes warm, leave a slow water drip during freezing events. Burst pipes often waste more water. 

How will you let the public know if Limited Water Use is declared? 

If Limited Water Use is declared, we will notify the public: 

• On our website news flash (subscribe for email or texts at rawlinswy.gov/notifyme under "City of Rawlins News") 
• Though AlertSense (subscribe at www.rawlinswy.gov/AlertSense), 
• On Facebook at City of Rawlins Government www.rawlinswy.gov/facebook  
• Through our Utility Bill payment software for all users with an email, 

We may also post flyers in high-traffic locations and businesses, and on mobile electronic signs throughout the community.