Release Date: Friday, May 28, 2010

Contact: Troy Hall, Water Division Manager
Phone: 218.299.5470 or 701.371.6571
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Moorhead Public Service Implements Voluntary Watering Restrictions

Moorhead Public Service (MPS) has implemented voluntary watering restrictions, which will be effective June 1, 2010, to October 1, 2010.

MPS’ water shortage emergency plan includes a section on odd‑even lawn‑watering restrictions as follows: Lawn watering and car washing will be limited to all customers by street address. All customers with even‑numbered addresses can use water for lawn watering and car washing on even‑numbered days only. All customers with odd‑numbered addresses can use water for lawn watering and car washing on odd‑numbered days only.

The following uses are exempt from the watering restrictions:

1.  Gardens

2.  Flowers

3.  Newly‑planted trees and shrubs

4.  Newly‑sodded or seeded lawns

MPS is a community-owned utility serving the residents of Moorhead, Minnesota, with electricity and water.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview,

please contact Water DIvision Manager Troy Hall at the contact information listed above.