The cities of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood are reminding residents and property owners to suspend outdoor watering for two weeks from Tuesday, Sept. 6, through Tuesday, Sept. 20, while repairs are made to a pipeline that carries water from the Colorado River Aqueduct to Southern California.

Crews from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California will repair a major pipeline, and water customers across Beverly Hills and West Hollywood are being asked to conserve. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers are not directly affected by the water pipeline repairs but are being asked to continue water conservation as well.

The repairs will be made after a leak was discovered earlier this year in the 36-mile upper feeder pipeline. MWD completed a temporary repair until a permanent solution was designed. The pipeline is part of MWD’s regional water system.

Officials said residents should eliminate all outdoor watering, and should not mow their lawns. Other tips include placing a bucket in showers to collect water for houseplants and sensitive outdoor plants, as well as areas of the lawn that may turn brown.

Residents are also being asked to take short showers (five minutes maximum) and run only full loads in washing machines and dishwashers.  For information, call (310)285-2467, visit beverlyhills.org/mwdrepair or e-mail askpw@beverlyhiils.org. West Hollywood residents can call (323)848-6375.