City of Augusta Kansas

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Bulletin

Water Emergency Declaration

Whenever the governing body of the city finds that an emergency exists by reason of a shortage of supply needed for essential uses, it shall be empowered to declare by resolution that a water supply emergency exists and that it will encourage voluntary water conservation or impose mandatory restrictions on water use during the period of the emergency.

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Documents

Emergency Resolution

Conservation Ordinance

Request for Special Meeting

Water Restriction Notice

City Lake Slideshow

Water Conservation Tips

City Lake Depth Map

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NOTICE:

MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS

EFFECTIVE JULY 12, 2011

Beginning on July 12, 2011, the City of Augusta will implement mandatory water restrictions in accordance with sections 15-601 through 15-609 of the City’s Code of Ordinances. The lack of significant rain, extended period of extremely high temperatures, evaporation and high winds have resulted in a massive decrease in the water level of the City Lake, which is a required resource to meet the peak water demands of the city and our wholesale customers. The mandatory water restrictions are necessary to ensure an adequate supply of water for essential uses to our community and wholesale customers, as well as providing adequate fire protection. The City will be reducing the amount of water provided to the City’s wholesale customers (including the City of Mulvane) proportionately, as allowed by their contracts.

This mandatory ban restricts all waste of water, defined in 15-602(c) as including, but not limited to permitting water to escape down a gutter, ditch, or other surface drain, or the failure to repair a controllable leak of water due to defective plumbing.

Contact the Utility Office at (316)775-4555 with any questions about the mandatory restrictions, to report violations, and to register/re-register a well.

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