Stage 3 water restrictions in Bartlesville, Oklahoma
7/6/2023 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Washington County, OK
Bartlesville, OK
Start Date: 4/26/2023
- End Date: 8/31/2023
Bartlesville city leaders anticipated needing more stringent water restrictions and were also considering emergency water supply plans in the event that drought persists. Bartlesville was at stage 3 and may have to move to stage 4, which would prohibit all outdoor watering, in September.
FOX 23 News (Tulsa, Okla.), July 6, 2023
Water storage in Bartlesville fell below 60%, which triggered stage 3 of the city’s drought contingency plan. Outdoor watering is allowed once weekly. The city utility is also lowering the water pressure slightly to help with water conservation. The carwash has been shut down, fire hydrant flushing is on hold, and the fire department trains without water to conserve. The water restrictions are being enforced strictly with penalties to accompany repeat violations of the restrictions.
KTUL-TV ABC 8 (Tulsa, Okla.), April 26, 2023
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