Water transmission line repairs prompts request to reduce water use in Chatham

The Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission is asking Chatham residents to minimize non-essential water use until Friday while repairs are completed on a major water transmission line supplying the Chatham Water Treatment Plant.“Residents can continue to use water for normal household needs, including drinking, cooking, bathing and other essential purposes,” said a PUC media release.However, customers are asked to help conserve the water supply by reducing or postponing activities