While the Board and Super are actively working to alleviate issues with respect to sewer backups, which are largely the fault of inadequately sized sewer mains that service our building, please limit water use, including toilet flushes, during intense periods of rain. And when significant rain is forecast please refrain from starting dishwashers, washing machines, and taking baths and showers. Using as little water as possible may prevent sewage from backing up into lower level apartments, which obviously has the potential to cause severe damage. The Board reserves the right in an emergency to temporarily turn off water for a short period of time if it seems that it may help prevent sewage backup.