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July 2010 • How to Save on Outdoor Water Use Prepared Be Keep your family and home safe by being prepared for potential storms. Pick up your copy of the 2010 “Eye on the Storm Hurricane” tracking map at PWC (955 Old Wilmington Rd) or any Cumberland County library while supplies last. ★ PWC on the Air Join host, Wendy Riddle, for PWC Connections airing on Time Warner Community Channels 7 and 60 on Tuesdays. Ch. 7 - July 13, 27 - 8 pm Ch. 60 - July 6, 13, 20, 27 - 10 am and 4 pm Learn about: • How Power is restored • What to expect with severe weather • How to save money by operating your pool & spa efficiently • Airborne Day at ASOM ★ PWC is proud to continue its designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3 ) for providing its customers with the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service, making your PWC electric services a great value. 2 UCW JULY 7-13, 2010 Customer Service - Now Located at 955 Old Wilmington Road Telephone Service 483-1382 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, excluding holidays We’re On It! 1-877-OUR-PWC1 24-Hour Emergency Visit Us Online Pay the easy way at: www.faypwc.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM During the summer time, our water usage increases as outdoor activities increase. Here are some ways to reduce your outdoor water use and make sure you are getting the full benefit of what you use. D as to a w • Use a bucket to wash cars and install a shut-off valve on hoses, so you can turn the water on only when needed to rinse. • Clean your driveway or sidewalk with a broom, instead of hosing it down. • If you have a pool, get a cover for it. It will reduce evaporation by 90%. PWC Bill Payment Options Ways to Pay – Any Hour, Any Day! In addition to paying by mail or at the PWC Customer Service Center, PWC offers several quick, convenient and “last minute” options for paying your monthly utility bill. Bank Draft, Too – Automatically Done for You For the ultimate in convenience, sign up for PWC’s Automatic Bank Draft service. There’s no check writing, no calling, no driving, no waiting … you don’t even have to remember! We do that for you. Here’s how it works: • You still get your monthly bill in the mail. But it’s marked “Bank Draft – Do Not Pay” (so you don’t). • PWC drafts the bill amount from your bank account, but not until your payment due date – about 25 days from the date of the bill. If you have questions about your bill, there’s plenty of time to contact us before your bank account is drafted. • A draft receipt from your bank, your bank statement, or a canceled check serves as your payment record. • There’s no charge for this service. To sign up for Automatic Bank Draft, contact PWC or sign-up on line www.faypwc.com > account information > Customer Service Programs. Western Union Stations – At All-Over- Town Locations* You can pay your PWC bills – with cash – at Western Union stations located throughout the area. Just stop by while you’re doing other errands. No need to use extra gas. The Western Union stations are open six or seven days a week, with extended hours. See the back of your PWC bill for a list of locations (and hours) where PWC payments are accepted. *fee applies SpeedPay – The “Instant,” Any-time Way* With SpeedPay, you can pay 24/7 with a credit card or by providing a check number: • Online – with a few clicks at www.faypwc.com • By phone – just dial 1-866-735-7743 and follow the prompts *fee applies Watering • Water lawns and gardens when it’s most efficient – early morning or evening – not during the hottest hours of the day, when water will evaporate quickly. And, avoid watering when it’s very windy. Only water when your lawn needs it! • Position sprinklers so they’re only watering lawns and gardens – not sidewalks, driveways or gutters. • Adjust automatic irrigation systems to follow PWC’s current outdoor watering schedule. • Make sure you water long enough to allow water to soak down to the roots where it will do more good. A light sprinkling may evaporate quickly. But don’t overwater. • Install a rain shut-off device on automatic sprinklers. • When watering steep slopes, use a soaker hose to help prevent wasteful runoff. • Consider installing drip irrigation for individual bushes, trees, flowers, and garden areas. This method gets water slowly and directly to the plant roots where it’s needed most.

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