HILDALE, Utah — Hildale City officials have notified residents to stop outdoor water use after a major water well was found to be not working Thursday. Normal water use is expected to return "within a few days."
The nearby Colorado City was also included in the notice. The order was made to ensure drinking water for the community's health and safety and adequate water for fighting potential fires.
The well on Academy Avenue in Hilldale is how the city gets about a third of its drinking water. Mayor Donia Jessop said they have enough water now, but need people to conserve it.
“Just right now to please turn off all outside watering, lawns and gardens are the last on our list, just take care of the people and the livestock and everyone needs to focus on rain," said Mayor Jessop.
Crews are working to fix the damaged water well and normal water use is expected to return to normal "within a few days."
UPDATE: Hildale City has announced that a replacement pump has been retrieved for the damaged well. Once the new pump is installed and the tested water is approved, the water system will be flushed and sanitized.
Once water capacity is restored, the outdoor water restriction is expected to be lifted.
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