Landscape watering can be resumed as of Wednesday morning, July 12, 2023, but KCWD#1 is asking that all Patrons water on an Odd/Even Day schedule; i.e. if your address is an odd number, set your watering timer to water on odd days only; if your address is an even number, set your watering timer to water on even days only. Likewise, manual watering should be done on this same schedule. The District is asking that this measure be in place throughout the rest of July, August and September.
Why are we asking for this schedule?
The reservoir level recovered over the last two days, and we have determined that this latest break on Little Joe Rd, was a large component of the water demand and the draw-down of the reservoir. However, even though that particular break was repaired, there is evidence that this main has additional breaks. The District has planned to begin a 30-40 foot replacement on Wednesday morning to attempt to proactively shore up this particular main.
In short, the water system continues to be at risk of a prolonged interruption due to a rupture of one of the many old mains of the system (which are scheduled to be replaced beginning this year and into next year). By staggering the watering schedules, Patrons will be helping to reduce the daily draw down of the reservoir, allowing recovery in a shorter number of hours each day.
Thank your for your cooperation, and please let your neighbors know to follow this landscape watering schedule in order to reduce the risk of a prolonged water outage for all the District.
