Birmingham Utilities Taking Initiative to Conserve Water.Business Editors ANSONIA, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2002 As a result of the Northeastern drought, Birmingham Utilities has announced that it has suspended sus·pend v. sus·pend·ed, sus·pend·ing, sus·pends v.tr. 1. To bar for a period from a privilege, office, or position, usually as a punishment: suspend a student from school. its main flushing program for this spring and has asked the local fire departments to refrain from hydrant pump drilling, an activity that consumes water. In addition, Birmingham continues to aggressively monitor for leaks in its system through its leak detection program. Customers are also reminded that it is always best to conscientiously con·sci·en·tious adj. 1. Guided by or in accordance with the dictates of conscience; principled: a conscientious decision to speak out about injustice. 2. conserve water. Early detection of problems will result in reduced consumption. Be mindful mind·ful adj. Attentive; heedful: always mindful of family responsibilities. See Synonyms at careful. mind of leaks within the home at plumbing fixtures both inside and outside. Use water wisely with full loads for the washing machines (storage) washing machine - An old-style 14-inch hard disk in a floor-standing cabinet. So called because of the size of the cabinet and the "top-loading" access to the media packs - and, of course, they were always set on "spin cycle". and dishwashers. Install low flow showerheads and do not let water run unattended. John S. Tomac, the Company President noted that the Company monitors the water levels at the Company well fields on a daily basis. This is extremely important since over half our supply comes from these well fields; the remaining supply is purchased from the South Central CT Regional Water Authority. While he noted that water levels at those well fields are normal, he noted that the Northeast has received decreased rainfall over the last three years, and it is prudent to monitor your water usage. Birmingham Utilities, Inc. is an investor-owned water company serving primarily the cities of Ansonia and Derby and whose common stock is traded on the AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange under the symbol "BIW BIW Body in White (automotive design technique) BIW Business Information Warehouse biw Biweekly (medication dose) BIW Building Information Warehouse BIW Ben Ik Weer (Dutch: I'm Back) ." |
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