Why do we occasionally have water rationing in the summer?
It is important that a minimum of 20 Pounds per Square Inch (PSI) is provided throughout our water distribution system in the occasion for the necessity to fight fires. In the summer months, especially during hot spells, water usage is extremely high. Occasionally, the demand exceeds the supply, thus dropping the water pressure substantially. When this becomes a possibility, the water-rationing ordinance is put into effect, ensuring appropriate water pressure for firefighting and public health.

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1. Why does my water look cloudy and/or rusty?
2. Why do we occasionally have water rationing in the summer?
3. What causes low water pressure?
4. Is the water safe to drink when it is cloudy and/or rusty?