Environmental
Declaration of Stage 1 Water Shortage,
Mandatory Water Conservation
Tuesday October 14, 2008 the City Manager lowered the water shortage condition to Stage 1.
§52.32 Stage I Water Shortage Conditions; Guidelines
| A. |
In the event a Stage I Water Shortage Condition is declared, the following guidelines apply:
|
|
(1)
|
An extensive publicity campaign will be initiated using public media and specialized methods to inform the public of an impending or existing water shortage.
|
|
(2)
|
Conservation measures will be encouraged and recommended. |
| B. |
In the event a Stage I water shortage condition is declared, the following guidelines shall apply and the public shall be encouraged to adhere to the following:
|
|
(1)
|
Limit car washing to the minimum. |
|
(2)
|
Limit lawn and garden watering to that which is necessary for plants to survive.
|
|
(3)
|
Cease washing down outside areas such as sidewalks, patios, parking lots, service bays or aprons, and the like.
|
|
(4)
|
Cease leaving faucets running while shaving or rinsing dishes. |
|
(5)
|
Limit watering shrubbery to the mini- mum required, reusing household water when possible. |
|
(6)
|
Limit use of clothes washers and dish washers and when used, operate fully loaded. |
|
(7)
|
Use showers rather than bathtubs for bathing, and limit showers to no more than four minutes. |
|
(8)
|
Limit flushing of toilets by multiple usage. |
|
(9)
|
Use disposable and biodegradable dishes as much as possible. |
|
(10)
|
Use flow restrictive and water saving devices. |
|
(11)
|
Limit hours of operation of water cooled air conditioners. |
|
(12)
|
Temporarily delay new landscape work by all residents, businesses, and institutions until the water shortage has ended. |
Penalty, see § 10.99
The City Manager, Allan Farris, can be reached during business hours at 704-833-0360.
Further, Public Utilities Director, Lee Hayes, can be reached at the 704-833-0390.
Gaston County Natural Resources
http://www.co.gaston.nc.us/natural_resources
The Gaston County Natural Resources Department is responsible for planning and establishing the county's natural resources' conservation programs and implementing county, state, and federal natural resource statues. Department staff help landowners, citizens, municipal and county governments and industry to control erosion and sedimentation for improved water quality, obtain grants for stream and wetland restorations for storm water management, assist municipalities with bio-solids waste management, assist animal facility operators with animal waste management, assist governments with watershed management issues to ensure quality drinking water supplies, and presents environmental conservation education programs to students, groups, organizations, clubs, and citizenry.
Earth 911.org
It is the mission of Earth 911 to empower the public with community-specific resources to improve their quality of life.
http://northcarolina.earth911.org/usa/master.asp?newpostal=28016
Below is a list of just a few of the many resources you can find at Earth 911.org
| (1) |
Find your local Recycling center and to learn more about recycling in your community and the state. |
| (2) |
Recycling aluminum, plastic, glass and paper recycling, or to recycle other common household items. |
| (3) |
Got household hazardous material under the kitchen sink or in the garage? Learn where and how to properly dispose of HHW in your community. |
| (4) |
Cell Phone and Computer Recycling |
| (5) |
Don't know what to do with that old cell phone or computer? Find out here! |
| (6) |
Cool Games and activities and environmental information for kids, teachers and parents. |
| (7) |
Learn about the benefits of aluminum can recycling, where to recycling cans in your community and how to sign up for recycling E-mail alerts. |
| (8) |
Information on environmental programs and events happening in your community! |
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
http://www.enr.state.nc.us/
The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is the lead stewardship agency for the preservation and protection of North Carolina's outstanding natural resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health. DENR also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DENR facilities and through the state's school system.
Through its natural resource divisions, DENR works to protect fish, wildlife and wilderness areas. The agency's activities range from helping to make sure drinking water is safe to managing state parks and forests for safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation experiences. From A (aquariums on the coast) to Z (the N.C. Zoological Park), DENR touches the lives of all North Carolinians and our guests in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.
Bessemer City Stormwater Information
Bessemer City is working to protect our local streams
from being damaged by stormwater pollution.
When it rains, pollutants such as fertilizer, oil, grease and pet waste are picked up from the ground and carried into the nearest storm drain down the street. The storm drains are not connected to a treatment system, so everything that flows down the drain goes directly to the nearest water body.
Learn more about Bessemer City Stormwater Information.
|
| Emergency Services |
| • |
Emergencies: Dial 911
|
| • |
Police Department
704-866-3300
|
| • |
Crowders Mountain
Fire & Rescue
215 East Virginia Ave.
704-629-5353 or
704-629-5354
|
| • |
Ambulance Services
704-866-3300 |
|
| City Contact Info |
| • |
Chamber of Commerce
704-629-3900
go to web page
|
| • |
Public Works
704-629-5398
go to web page
|
| • |
City Clerk
704-629-5542
|
| • |
Utilities
704-629-5398
|
|
|
