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Tier 2 water restrictions in Geneseo, Illinois
7/6/2023 12:01:00 PM



CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Henry County, IL
Geneseo, IL

Start Date: 7/3/2023 -  
Tier 2 water restrictions took effect in Geneseo on Monday, July 2, prohibiting the use of lawn irrigation and sprinklers at any time. The restrictions come as the city’s water utility has seen above average water use from outdoor watering. Water use in Geneseo typically ranges from 600,000 to 700,000 gallons daily, but has risen to 850,000 to 1 million gallons daily. Quad-City Times (Davenport, Iowa), July 2, 2023
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