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UPDATED: 7/22/08 STAGE 1: WATER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT Due to the prolonged hot, dry weather, and the high water demand by its customers, the City of Bridgeport has issued a Stage 1: Water Watch, which will be in effect until further notice. Bridgeport Mayor J.W. (Jack) Berg issued a Stage One: Water Watch last week after water levels dropped to critical levels for the third straight day. The Stage 1: Water Watch is the first of three emergency contingency plans that the City of Bridgeport may adopt to address water shortage problems. The goal of the water watch is to heighten awareness of the public of the water conditions and to maintain the integrity of the system. During the Stage 1: Water Watch, the public is asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor water use and to efficiently use water for indoor purposes. For example, washing full loads of clothing and/or dishes, limiting the length and frequency of showers, checking for water leaks and dripping of faucets, and preventing any unnecessary use of water. “The city wells are running at full capacity and during peak times are just plain not keeping up with the demand,” City Administrator Bill Boyer said. “We are hoping that having the public help voluntarily reduce the amount of water they use, we won’t have to implement mandatory restrictions.” For further updates, log on to the City’s website at www.cityofbport.com or call (308) 262-1623. |
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City to Begin Mosquito Spraying |
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BRIDGEPORT – Due to the recent rains, The City of Bridgeport will begin spraying for mosquitoes this week. Beginning Friday, the City will spray the insecticide around 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays weekly through the summer. The spraying could last until midnight. Adverse weather conditions, such as high winds and rain will cause a postponement of the spraying for the evening. As a precaution, the City is asking all residents to close their windows during this time. Those with asthma or other breathing difficulties, may want to take additional precautions, up to and including leaving town for the evening. The City will be using a new insecticide this year, and will be spraying the product in the streets instead of the alleys. For more information on the product, Anvil 2+2, including a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet, stop by City Hall at 809 Main Street, or go online to www.cityofbport.com. Click here to obtain the copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet for Anvil 2+2 |
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Yard Waste Collection Begins |
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BRIDGEPORT – The City of Bridgeport is pleased to announce that yard waste collection is resuming. Waste Connections will begin with their annual yard waste collection schedule on Wednesday, April 2nd. Residents from N Street west will have their yard waste collected on Wednesdays, while residents from O Street east will have yard waste collected on Fridays. There is no additional fee for yard waste collections. City officials would like to remind residents that yard waste containers are to be used for yard waste only Anyone with questions concerning yard waste or any waste services offered to residents of the City of Bridgeport, may call Waste Connections at (308) 262-0310, or the City Office at (308) 262-1623. |
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