At city’s request, Navy to ask that Sasebo reduce water use

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At city’s request, Navy to ask that Sasebo reduce water use
By Travis J. Tritten, and Chiyomi Sumida, Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Wednesday, November 7, 2007

SASEBO NAVAL BASE, Japan — The U.S. Navy agreed Monday to reduce its water use here, as Sasebo city faces rationing of its depleted reservoirs.

The director of the city’s water utility approached the Navy base, the city’s largest water consumer, and asked for participation in a citywide conservation effort.

All residents are being asked to use less water while washing cars, showering and during other daily tasks.

If consumption does not slow, Sasebo’s water supply could drop to a critical level by mid-November, meaning reduced water pressure or suspended water service, the city waterworks bureau said.

“We are going to implement some water conservation measures on the base,” said Lt. Cmdr. David Kang, head of the Navy base’s public works department. A complete conservation plan was not ready for release Monday afternoon, he said.

The base will check its water system for leaks and issue a public request this week that residents and personnel cut back on water use, Kang said.


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