Officials had planned more blackouts last night, but found that voluntary conservation made that unnecessary.

Under a "watch," officials would intensify appeals for voluntary conservation of water, including running public announcements encouraging water savings.

Until now they have issued only warnings or requests for voluntary conservation.

A warning requires intensified government appeals for voluntary conservation.

Her spokesman, David Golub, said officials hope to offset the 120-million-gallon loss through voluntary conservation.

Both declarations asked only for voluntary conservation.

"But it will take a combination of good luck in rainfall and success in promoting voluntary conservation."

Less expectation that others will cooperate to solve dilemmas of collective action (e.g., voluntary conservation to ease a water or energy shortage).

In Southampton, yesterday was the second day of voluntary conservation.

She said the department was also urging voluntary conservation.