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Show How to drain sprinkling system and swamp cooler dition during the summer," he said. "We have had a long, hot summer again this year, but fortunately we Istill have a good supply of water," : However, Mr. Flint urged water users to be very conservative for the remainder of the water-year "to prevent any chance of forcing another an-other early turnoff date." He also noted that although there is sufficient water in the reservoirs at this time, it is sWitial that as 'much water as pcrartyebe carried over until next spring. "Whatever is held over, is an insurance for a good water-year next summer," he said. Mr. Flint explained that record amounts of water were released from the storage system this summer due to the hot summer, but fortunately we still have a good water supply and northern Utah is not in the same drought conditions that exist in other paits of the state. - By GARY R. BLODGETT While you are preparing your Jiome. far the winter, ..don't forget ; the little thingsthat need to be done outside like draining the ; underground sprinkler system and draining and winterizing swamp coolers. Ivan Flint, manager of the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, said. the- water season for south Davis County water users will end Oct 15. r...;.--: ' Immediately after the water is out of the main line, homeowners should drain their individual systems by unplugging the line, usually at the lowest point of your . property.-1 Also, all valves should be opened -to permit more efficient drainage. These valves should remain open for at least a month. They could then be closed, or left open until just before die turn on of pressurized -water next spring, Mr. Flint advised. ad-vised. It's also important that swamp - coolers be properly drained and prepared for the winter. v 1 First, shut off the main water line and then disconnect the line to the cooler at both the inlet valve and the float of the cooler. Blow out the water line for more efficient drainage. " ' Drain the cooler pan, and cover -. the cooler with a canvas top. A plastic cover will have a tendency to create condensation, it was explained. ex-plained. Plug the register hole, preferably with insulation-type material, to prevent freezing. , - Be cprtain that all operating parts of the cooler motor are properly oiled oil-ed and cleaned, both before and after the summer's operation. Mr. Flint said that the water turnoff this year is planned for Oct. 15, "unless there is a drastic change in the weather.". . : "We were forced to turn off the water two weeks early last year because of the serious drought con- |