Practice Water Conservation Measures
July 22, 2024
In response to the drought conditions and decreasing water levels at Piney Reservoir, the City of Frostburg is urging residents to begin water conservation efforts. Easy ways to conserve water include foregoing watering lawns and washing cars, taking shorter showers, and running the washer and dishwasher only when full.
Voluntary conservation efforts now can help reduce the strain on the limited water resources available to the City. Communities served by the City of Frostburg’s water system include not only Frostburg, but Eckhart, Consol, Grahamtown, Clarysville, Carlos, Shaft, Klondike, Borden, Zihlman, Mount Savage, Woodcock Hollow and all communities in the Georges Creek Water Service area: Midland, Gilmore, Lonaconing, Pekin, and Barton. Residents in all of these communities should begin water conservation practices immediately.
The City will continue to monitor reservoir levels. Conservation efforts and rainfall are both needed to allow the reservoir to return to normal levels. Should the drought persist, a water conservation emergency may be declared by the Mayor and City Council.
Additional information on water conservation is available here: https://www.ready.gov/drought#during
