YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A York County community is under a mandatory water conservation order and violators could face consequences.

According to a news release Monday from Hanover Borough, all non-essential water use is forbidden until the order is lifted.

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The reason for the switch to mandatory comes after the lack of rainfall and a “standing DEP release requirement which maintains wildlife resources.”

Non-essential water use includes the following: watering gardens, lawns, flowers & golf courses; washing automobiles, trucks, trailers, vehicles, outdoor structures, streets, sidewalks, driveways, etc.; operating fountains; filling pools or spas; operating water-cooled AC which does not have built-in water conservation; using water from hydrants for construction purposes; flushing systems; and usage by commercial farms or nurseries other than the bare minimum to preserve stock.

Cooking, drinking, bathing, and flushing toilets are considered essential uses for water.

A first-time violation of the mandate will result in a warning, and those who are caught a second time will face penalties. A third violation could lead to a water shut-off or a water service restriction.

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In September, the borough suspended bulk water sales and asked customers to voluntarily conserve water.

Customers will be notified by borough staff when restrictions are lifted and conditions have improved.

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