(KLZA)-- The City of Peru declared a Stage 2 water warning Tuesday afternoon.

The city and Peru State College will cut water usage including fountains, lawn watering, vehicle washing an recreational activities involving water.

The public is required under the Stage 2 water warning to water lawns on an odd - even system and outdoor water usage is restricted to 12 hours per day.

Officials are hoping to cut peak demands for water by 20 percent and overall weekly consumption by 10 percent.