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The people of Las Vegas are urgently requested to cooperate to the fullest possible extent in conserving the water supply of the City... Last night the City Commissioners in special session passed an emergency ordinance prohibiting the waste of water, and pro­viding that the watering of lawns, trees, etc., may be done only be­tween the hours of 5^M) A. M. and 8 O’CIock in the Morning I 5:00 P. M. and 8 O’Clock in the Evening. In order that the people may know the reason therefor, and the seriousness of the water situation, the following facts are pre­sented: 1. During the past month more water passed through the Master Meter, measuring the supply of water to the City, than in any other month of the past four years. 2. Evidently a large portion of this water was not put to bene­ficial use, but was run into the sewer line. This is evidenced by the fact that the flow of water to the septic tank is so large that its capacity is being taxed, although it was con­structed for a city of twice our present population. 3. Over half the supply of water in storage in the city reservoir has been used, and the water level therein is dropping at the rate of 17 inches per week. 4. All water flowing through the mains is now devoted exclus­ively to the use of the City; the Railroad Company is using no water from the mains, but is securing their supply by- pumping the well in the railroad yards—the first time this has been necessary in 10 years. The supply of water flowing from the well and springs is suf­ficient for all requirements if the water is used only where ac­tually needed* and not wasted. If you have a leaky faucet or a water valve that cannot be properly closed, please have it fixed. It is expected that this emergency will exist for only about 60 days, and during this period we solicit your earnest cooperation. Las Vegas Land and Water Company H