On Monday, Bristol Water and Sewer Department Superintendent Robert J. Longo announced the city will be restricting water usage on a voluntary basis since reservoirs are at 70 percent capacity, a press release from the mayor’s office stated. The news was also announced on the Mayor’s Facebook page.

Customers are being asked to limit the amount of outside water use and to abide by the odd/even watering system: properties with odd street numbers water on odd numbered days, those with even numbers on even numbered days.

In addition to the odd/even watering system, the water and sewer department is requesting voluntary water use from the city’s largest customers, including Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services, Public Works, golf courses and commercial businesses.

Also, the annual hydrant flushing program will be suspended.

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