Ft. Bragg Water Conservation: Critical

Due to excessive turbidity in the Lower Little River caused by Tropical
Storm Hanna, Fort Bragg is initiating Stage IV Water conservation
measures.  The water supply is fit for human consumption, however, the
water supply provided by a connection with the Public Works Commission
(PWC) can only supply a minimal amount of potable water to the Fort
Bragg system.

Residential users shall reduce water consumption to a level necessary to
sustain human life and lives of domestic pets and to maintain minimum
standards of hygiene and sanitation. Businesses engaged in the sale of
plants (AAFES and AAFES vendors) shall not irrigate use potable water
for irrigating stocks.  Use of potable water on golf courses prohibited.

There will be no washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats or
airplanes, or any other type of mobile equipment except at the Central
Vehicle Wash Facility. Organizations that use equipement that can not be
washed at the Central Vehicle Wash Facility, and require washing for
mission critical purposes, may obtain written permission from Fort Bragg
DPW to utilize water for such purposes as long as the amount of water
being used is minimized.

Outside areas such as streets, driveways, service station aprons,
parking lots, office/admin buildings, exteriors of existing or newly
construction facilities, sidewalks or patios shall not be washed.

There shall be no filling of any pond, ornamental fountain, pool or
other structure.

Fire protection must be maintained, but where possible, tank trucks
shall use untreated water.

Restaurants and other food serving establishments shall use only single
serving utensils, plates and cups and shall serve water only at the
patron's request.
 
POC is  Audrey Oxendine, Chief, Environmental Compliance Branch,
432-8464, for additional information.