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 26, 2002

CITY OF FREDERICK HAS REDUCED WATER USAGE BY 2.3% 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 2.3% reduction in water usage.

The Governor’s water conservation plan calls for a reduction of water usage by 10%.

The 2.3% reduction is calculated from the latest water usage reports issued by the City’s Department of Public Works.

The City has issued 22 enforcement violations and received 131 inquiries on water related issues.

Additional water conservation tips can be obtained from Marc Stachowski, City Drought Coordinator department 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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