The Chief of Police in Greeneville asking people to conserve water as the pumping station fails and very little is salvageable.

The Greeneville Water Commission says its intake structure was enveloped by the Nolichucky River Friday night after the Dam almost failed.

Saturday afternoon Officials say the pumps that feed the distribution system were turned off, meaning the water in the storage tanks is all that is left. Under normal conditions, this would be a 24-hour supply.

Officials are asking businesses like restaurants and non essential jobs to shut down. They are working with EMA and TEMA to set up water distribution centers.