MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — UPDATE, Tuesday, April 25, 4:30 p.m.:
According to the City of Milledgeville, water could be out for "much of the day tomorrow and possibly even longer."
Efforts to raise the water level slowgoing, as the the secondary pump has been unable to produce enough water for daily usage and tank levels are at a lower level than Monday.
City manager Hank Griffeth says water system contractors will be onsite Wednesday morning working to increase the efficiency of the operating pump, and they will be installing a portable pump later in the week. There is no estimated full restoration time.
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The City of Milledgeville has issued an emergency water conservation request for all customers.
The need for system-wide water conservation measures is needed at this time due to a motor failure with a high-service pump at the water treatment facility. This can cause widespread water pressure loss.
While the notice is in effect, all water system customers are asked to refrain from outside water use, no filling of swimming pools, no watering gardens, washing cars.
Commercial car washes using recycling techniques can continue to operate. They also recommend that people try to condense loads of laundry and dishes, reduce shower times, turn the water off when brushing teeth and make sure all faucets are turned off.
The conservation request will remain in effect until further notice by the City of Milledgeville.