Mount Forest water tower back in service

MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest water tower overlooking Miller Street and Parkside Drive is back in service and starting to look a little fresher.

The tower was drained on May 17 for rehabilitation work, including a new interior liner and an exterior coat of paint, including the beloved “High, Healthy, Happy” motto.

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An Aug. 18 press release from the township announced the tower is flush with water and back in service.

Contractors will remain on site through September completing exterior work.

Some outdoor-use water restrictions implemented in May remain in effect.

Watering of a lawn, garden, tree, shrub, or plants may be done between 6am and 9am or 7pm and 10pm on even calendar days for those in even-numbered residences, and vice-versa for odd calendar days.

"In the case of extreme water shortage, a total ban on non-essential use of water may be initiated by the [township]," the release states.