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SANTA FE, N.M. — Stage 5 water restrictions are in effect for the next 72 hours in in Taos due to a well pump’s mechanical failure.

According to a Town of Taos news release Thursday, the town is undergoing a temporary water emergency and residents and businesses must limit water use to prevent low water pressure throughout the town.

Stage 5 restrictions include not using the city’s irrigation system; no watering lawns or large fields; no washing windows, buildings, sidewalks or streets; using bottled water for drinking when possible; and taking showers, limited to five minutes when possible, instead of baths.

The town also is under a complete outside/open burning ban.

“Under a stage 5 Water Emergency, violators may be disconnected for violating the restrictions,” the news release states.

Residents are warned that they may experience water loss, issues with in-home fire-prevention systems and outdoor fire hydrants, noises or pipe rattling in people’s plumbing systems, water leaks and potential cross connection.

To prevent cross-connection, the news release states, locals are prohibited from spraying chemicals on grass or plants.

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