NEWS RELEASE

Mayor Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Marc Stachowski, Drought Coordinator, 301-600-1169

Jeanette Eleff, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 19, 2002

CITY OF FREDERICK HAS REDUCED WATER USAGE BY 2.6% SINCE APRIL 5

Since Governor Glendening issued an Executive Order declaring a Drought Emergency for the Central Maryland region, The City of Frederick has experienced a 2.6% reduction in water usage.

“The Governor’s water conservation plan calls for a reduction of water usage by 10%,” commented Marc Stachowski, City Drought Coordinator. “The City’s baseline water consumption is 7.235 million gallons per day (MGD). Our goal is to lower our daily water consumption by 10% or 6.511 MGD’s.”

Since April 5, water use in The City of Frederick has varied from 6.079 MGD to 7.957 MGD. “This equates to a 2.6% average reduction in water consumption,” stated Mr. Stachowski.

Mayor Jennifer Dougherty is pleased with the reduction but urges residents to continue with their water conservation practices.

“This is a good start,” stated Mayor Jennifer Dougherty. “Precipitation levels are still below normal and I urge everyone to conserve water in the hopes that more stringent restrictions won’t be necessary. I appreciate everyone’s efforts in conserving this valuable resource.”

“We still need to meet this 10% reduction goal,” remarked Stachowski. “ People can contact my department for additional water conservation tips at 301-600-1169. The Maryland Department of the Environment’s website at www.mde.state.md.us/drought/default.asp is an additional resource.”

Questions concerning the water restrictions can also be directed to Mr. Stachowski. To report violators please call 301-600-7457 during normal business hours. After hours call the City Police at 301-600-2100 extension 0.

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