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Norwich Public Utilities Urges Water Conservation Amid Supply Watch

10/25/2025

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Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has issued a Water Supply Watch as reservoir levels reach 70% capacity, leaving 230 days of water.
NPU asks residents and businesses to reduce water use.
NPU may escalate to a Water Supply Warning at 60% capacity and a Water Supply Emergency at 50%.
Conservation measures include avoiding rinsing hard surfaces, running full loads in dishwashers and washing machines, taking shorter showers, and pausing hydrant flushing.

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Story summary

Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has issued a Water Supply Watch as reservoir levels reach 70% capacity, leaving 230 days of water.
NPU asks residents and businesses to reduce water use.
NPU may escalate to a Water Supply Warning at 60% capacity and a Water Supply Emergency at 50%.
Conservation measures include avoiding rinsing hard surfaces, running full loads in dishwashers and washing machines, taking shorter showers, and pausing hydrant flushing.