Stage three water rationing in Shenandoah, Iowa
10/11/2023 2:56:59 PM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Page County, IA
Shenandoah, IA
Start Date: 10/11/2023
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The Shenandoah city council voted to enact stage three water rationing as the town’s wells were low. Such rationing has not been needed in 23 years. Water levels were down 35%, based on a 5-year average.
“In a normal year, we could run three or four wells and get the amount of water we’re getting currently,” according to the Shenandoah water superintendent. “But, since water levels are low due to the river being low — and no rain — we have to run all of the wells together at a lower setting.”
KJAN AM-1220 & FM-101.1 (Atlantic, Iowa), Oct 11, 2023
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