Water Restrictions, Prevent West Nile
May 27th, 2010To Listen To Our Newscast
The City of Torrington is getting ready for summer. Code Enforcement Officer Andi Lamb wants everyone to know that what the rules are on water.
No watering on Mondays
Using the ending number of your service address:
Odd numbered addresses may water Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Even numbered addresses may water Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Hand Watering (flowerbeds or gardens)
Customer holding or controlling the water hose or device any day and time
March 1st to October 31st
No watering allowed between 10am and 6pm
From November 1st to the last day in February
Watering permitted on prescribed days at any time
Automobile Washing or Real Property Clean-up
Customer must use a control nozzle on the hose
Special watering permits are available through the Water Department located at 1301 East M Street. Permits are issued at 7am and 1pm, please have correct change. Phone 532-2012
(To listen to the interview, click on the news link above)
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Take Steps to Prevent West Nile Virus Infection
As Wyoming’s summer season nears, residents should take action to protect themselves from West Nile virus according to a Wyoming Department of Health.
West Nile virus can cause potentially serious illness in humans. Mosquitoes spread the virus by feeding on infected birds and then biting people, other birds and animals. Wyoming has seen human cases of WNV reported as early as May and as late as October with late summer and early fall as the typical peak times.
In Wyoming last year there were 12 human WNV cases with 1 death reported. There were 10 human cases with no deaths in 2008.
“So the best and easiest thing a person can do to avoid infection with West Nile virus is to abide by the 5’ds of prevention
1) DAWN and 2) DUSK – Most mosquito species prefer to feed at dawn or dusk, so avoid spending time outside during these times.
3) DRESS – Wear shoes, socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt when spending time outdoors or when mosquitoes are most active. Clothing should be light-colored and made of tightly woven materials to keep mosquitoes away from the skin.
4) DRAIN – Mosquitoes breed in shallow, stagnant water. Reduce the amount of standing water by draining and/or removing it.
5) DEET – Use an insect repellent containing DEET.
