Update, 9:55 a.m.: Clarksville Gas & Water has now lifted voluntary water restrictions, and residents can return to normal water usage.
Early today, CGW managers performed a water system evaluation, and results showed adequate water levels to meet normal daily water demands, according to a news release.
“I express my gratitude to our Gas & Water employees, in the field and office, who worked together for the successful repair of the water line,” said Gas & Water General Manager Mark Riggins in the release. “No water outages were reported as a result of the repair work, and I contribute this to citizens for following the water restrictions. I’m grateful for their efforts to help us return to adequate water supply levels.
“I also extend my appreciation to officials at the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for their support and assistance throughout the water line repair work and disinfection process.”
Previously:
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Repair work is complete on the 30-inch water line that broke this week, and the mandatory water restriction has been lifted. But Clarksville Gas & Water is asking residents to limit their water usage as storage tanks get back to normal.
CGW has downgraded Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions to Stage 1 voluntary water restrictions effective 6 a.m. Wednesday and until further notice to help achieve a voluntary reduction in total gallons per capita per day, according to a news release.
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“The downgrade to voluntary water restrictions will help us return to adequate water supply levels in the system in order to meet normal daily demand,” said Gas & Water General Manager Mark Riggins. “It will also allow time to evaluate the full water system for any unforeseen issues since the line repair.”
Some voluntary water restriction actions to take include:
- Reduction in frequency of watering new and first year landscaping and foundations.
- Only initial filling of ornamental fountains.
- Reduction in frequency of washing or rinsing of vehicles and recommend use of bucket/container, hand-held hose with positive shut-off or commercial car wash.
- Reduction in frequency of recreational use.
The water transmission line near Ashland City Road and Horace Crow Drive ruptured late Monday.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools reopened Wednesday after being closed Tuesday because of the water restrictions.
Clarksville’s water is safe to drink and meets established state and federal regulations. This notice serves only as an alert to customers of the need to temporarily limit water usage during a period of time.
