Franklin Residents Asked To Voluntarily Conserve Water - NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather & Sports

FRANKLIN, Tenn.-  The city of Franklin has asked residents to conserve water in response to drought conditions in the area.

In Franklin, officials said the city rain gauge has registered 0.6 inches of rain for the month of June. 

Officials have asked residents to stop washing sidewalks and driveways, stop filling swimming pools or watering landscaped areas and grass. Residents have also been asked to stop washing cars, boats.

Up-to-date information will be posted on Franklin TV (Comcast Channel 10 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99) and on the City's website (www.franklintn.gov).  Updates will also be available through Facebook and Twitter.

The voluntary water conservation will remain in effect until further notice.