- Tuesday September 10th, 2024 :: 03:59 p.m. EDT
Attention Residents of Richwood and Fenwick Mountain 
The City of Richwood and Fenwick Mountain PSD has issued a MANDATORY EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATION. Due to the lack of rain, the City of Richwood has begun to siphon water from Summit Lake and all customers need to take action. Please limit unnecessary water use.
- No watering outside shrubbery, trees, grass, plants or any other vegetation except from watering can, not exceeding 3 gallons.
- No washing vehicles, trailers or any other mobile equipment
- No washing streets, driveways, parking lots service station or any other exterior services
- Only serve water in restaurants when requested
- Turn off ornamental water use (fountains, artificial waterfalls, etc)
- No flushing sewers or hydrants
- Do not use fire hydrants unless deemed necessary for public safety
- No filling swimming pools requiring more than 5 gallons of water
- Limit laundry and dishwasher use
- Shorten shower times,
- Turn off water when brushing your teeth or shaving
- drink bottled water
- Check for leaks around your home
- Limit toilet flushing
- Don’t leave water running while washing dishes by hand.
Per City of Richwood - Violators will be held accountable by Code Enforcement.
Instructions:
Mandatory Emergency Water Conservation
Address/Location
Nicholas County Div of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
511 Church St
Summersville, WV 26651
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-872-7892
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP NICHOLAS followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Utility, telecommunication, other non-transport infrastructure
- Event:
- Water Control Facilities