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STAGE 1 VOLUNTARY CONSERVATION MEASURES

 EASTOVER SANITARY DISTRICT

For Immediate Release

July 7, 2026

Contact

Lisa Lloyd, District Manager

910-229-3716

 

Eastover Sanitary District Implements Stage 1 Water Conservation Measures

 

Eastover, North Carolina – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently announced the implementation of reduced water discharges from Jordan Lake.  Therefore, effective immediately, the Eastover Sanitary District is implementing Stage 1 Water Conservation Measures.

 

The district will continue to monitor conditions closely to determine if additional conservation measures, including Stage 2 Restrictions, become necessary.

 

At this time, we ask all Eastover Sanitary District water customers to review and follow the Stage 1 Conservation Measures listed below while observing all Continuous Water Conservation Measures. Customer cooperation plays an important role in helping preserve water resources for our entire region.

 

Stage I Voluntary Conservation Measures

  • Continue all Continuous Water Conservation Measures.
  • Limit use of clothes washers and dishwashers and, when used, operate fully loaded.
  • Limit flushing of toilets by multiple usage.
  • Limit lawn watering and then only when grass shows signs of withering. Apply water as slowly as possible to achieve deep penetration.
  • Water shrubbery the minimum required, reusing household water when possible.

 

Continuous Water Conservation

  • Check for leaks in toilets at least once a year by putting a few drops of food coloring in the storage tank. If the color comes through to the toilet bowl without flushing, the toilet needs adjustment or repair.
  • Repair leaking faucets whenever they develop.
  • Store water for drinking in the refrigerator to avoid trying to run it cool at the tap. The storage also eliminates chlorine taste which some customers find objectionable in drinking water.
  • Use shower for bathing or reduce the depth of water used for tub baths. Limit the length of each shower.
  • Do not leave faucets running while shaving or rinsing dishes.
  • Install water flow restrictive devices in shower heads.
  • Install water-saving devices such as plastic bottles or commercial units in toilet tanks, unless you already have a new water-saving type unit.
  • Always wash full loads in clothes washers and dishwashers.
  • Do not use the toilet for a trash basket; make every flush count.
  • Commercial and industrial customers should review their water uses and where feasible install recycle systems. The savings on water and sewer bills will often pay for the installation in a reasonable period.