La Vergne Urges Water Conservation

LA VERGNE, TN -- A combination of higher-than-normal demand and colder-than-normal temperatures has prompted the City of La Vergne to implement voluntary water conservation measures.

"We have determined that water conservation is needed at this time in order to protect the integrity of our supply and distribution system because of the high demand we are currently seeing," the city said in an email.

During the most recent blast of cold temperatures, water mains throughout the Midstate burst, causing icy road conditions even without precipitation coming from the sky.

La Vergne is asking residents to discontinue non-essential uses of water, including:

• Washing of any exterior areas such as sidewalks, driveways, patios, etc
• Filling or refilling swimming pools
• Noncommercial washing of privately owned vehicles, trailers, and boats
• Any use of water from a fire hydrant except for fighting fires, or use by the City
• Watering of lawns, gardens, trees, etc
• Watering any portion of a recreational field, etc from the potable water system
• Use of water for dust control or compaction during construction

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