Danville urges water conservation; Hendricks County issues burn ban

DANVILLE, Ind. (WISH) - Danville Water Utility is asking town residents to conserve water as the hot, dry weather continues, and Henricks County officials have joined many across the state in instituting a burn ban.

The utility said it has enough water to meet demand for now, but it is asking that residents not water their lawns if possible. If watering is necessary, it asks that customers south of U.S. 36 water only on odd days, and customers north of U.S. 36 water only on even days.

Residents are also asked not to wash sidewalks or driveways, to fix leaking faucets or toilets and wash full loads of clothes and dishes.

If conditions worsen, the utility said, it may institute a mandatory watering ban.

Meanwhile, Hendricks County commissioners and fire chiefs ordered a burn ban Tuesday. Anyone violating the ban on open outside burning may be subject to fines or billing by fire departments.

Officials urge people to beware of using fireworks or carelessly discarding smoking materials. It also warns residents not to leave grills unattended or use them on grass – instead using them on concrete surfaces.

The county joins dozens of other counties that have instituted burn bans with the ongoing hot, dry weather and the high risk of fire.