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Check pipes for leaks. Anyone who suspects that they have a leaking water pipe should contact Charlie Jenkins, town council man and water works supervisor, at 675-3376.
Turn water off while shaving and brushing teeth. It isn’t necessary to keep the faucet running.
Wash dishes once a day and rinse them in a basin or pan of water instead of under the faucet.
Use paper cups and paper plates. Write names on the cups so that youngsters can keep the same one all day.
Don't run the taps or flush toilets until the water runs clear. The silt is iron salts, not dirt, and the salts are neither dangerous nor harmful. They give the water a metallic taste while hanging in suspension but the salts will settle to the bottom if water is left to sit before drinking. Instead of running the tap until the water flows cold, keep a jug in the refrigerator for drinking.
Finally, town residents can follow the example of the Brad Fisher family. For their household of eight, they’ve set a limit of 50 gallons of water per day. The Fisher's son has been given responsibility for monitoring the water meter and giving a warning when the 50 gallon limit is close. So far, they’ve been able to meet their selfimposed restriction, so it can be done.
It takes a little effort but in Washington, especially, with water at three cents a gallon, the effort will pay off.
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