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Tennessee city warns of ‘complete water system failure’ without conservation

WSMV · last updated

MANCHESTER, Tenn. (WSMV) — The city of Manchester said it’s “extremely important” that residents and businesses conserve water and said Duck Water Utility warns that there will be possible consequences if not followed.

According to the city, if customers do not reduce their water use, it will lead to a complete water system failure.

The city said that since the recent cold snap, water demand is over 1,000,000 gallons a day higher than normal.

Duck River Unity Commission is requesting everyone in the following cities reduce their water use:

  • Manchester
  • Tullahoma
  • Wartrace
  • Bell Buckle
  • Hillsboro
  • Pelham

“Water demand is so high that it is preventing the commission from performing essential maintenance and repairs at the water treatment facility,” the city said.

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