City of Fayetteville, AR
07/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/02/2024 08:04
Water conservation required for east Hwy 16 Fayetteville customers
July 2, 2024
Contact: Tim Nyander
Utilities Director
Utilities Department
479-521-1258
[email protected]
Water conservation required for east Hwy 16 Fayetteville customers
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The City of Fayetteville Utilities Department has advised residential and commercial customers along the Highway 16 east corridor (E. Huntsville Road) between Fayetteville and Elkins to adjust their water usage. Due to dry conditions and extreme heat, the City's water system is experiencing increased demand, resulting in reduced or no water pressure for some customers.
The affected area is east of S. Dead Horse Mountain Road and south of E. Wyman Road. To see a map showing the boundary for the water conservation area, go to: https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/4349/2024-Water-Restrictions.
Officials have placed restrictions on yard and landscaping irrigation to certain days and times of day:
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Even numbered addresses may irrigate between the hours of 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Odd numbered addresses may irrigate between the hours of 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
With hot summer temperatures and heavy demand for irrigation, usage in east Fayetteville and Elkins is high, and parts of the water system are being pushed to its limit. City officials believe adjusting morning irrigation schedules to nighttime and restricting irrigation to specific days will assist in allowing the water system to recover.
Voluntary water conservation efforts are encouraged by all water customers in addition to the restrictions noted above.
To report a possible water leak, please call the City of Fayetteville at 479-575-8386 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or call 479-587-3555 after hours.
For more information or questions, call Water and Sewer at 479-575-8386 or go to https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/349/Utilities.
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