March 12, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Town Hall

TOWN OF BLOWING ROCK

MOVES TO VOLUNTARY WATER RESTRICTION

Due to recent rainfall and improved water reservoir conditions, the Town of Blowing Rock has temporarily eased water restrictions to allow citizens to complete necessary projects that require the use of public water. Town officials will continue to monitor the town water supply and related drought, and make water restriction decisions as conditions warrant. The Town will at minimum reevaluate the water supply conditions at their April 8, 2008 regular meeting.

During the interim, the Town of Blowing Rock has moved to the Stage I Conservation Level. During Stage I, the following voluntary water conservation practices are encouraged:

Residential

· Limit lawn watering to that which is necessary for plants to survive.

· Limit vehicle washing to a minimum.

· Limit wash down of outside areas such as sidewalks, patios, etc.

Commercial

· Limit lawn watering to that which is necessary for plants to survive.

· Limit vehicle washing to a minimum.

· Limit wash down of outside areas such as parking lots, service bays or aprons, sidewalks, etc.

We appreciate your cooperation during this extended period of dry weather conditions. For additional information on ways to conserve water, please call (828) 295-5200 or visit www.townofblowingrock.com.

http://www.ncwater.org/Water_Supply_Planning/Water_Conservation/wc_tips.pdf

http://www.p2pays.org/water/moretips.asp

http://www.epa.gov/watersense/pubs/simple.htm