Reduced water use is urged during pipe repair

Water officials are requesting that residents and businesses in several cities reduce water use this week as upgrades are performed to the Rialto feeder pipeline.

Officials have shut down the pipeline, a large source of water for Inland residents, through Sunday. Those in Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Montclair and Ontario are asked to limit their water usage while the pipe is being repaired.

Residents are asked to run washing machines and dishwashers only with full loads, waste less water while brushing teeth, and cut down on hand-washing of vehicles.