Mandatory water conservation for water systems in eastern Iowa
4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Benton County, IA
Black Hawk County, IA
Iowa County, IA
Jasper County, IA
Keokuk County, IA
Mahaska County, IA
Poweshiek County, IA
Tama County, IA
Start Date: 3/15/2024
- End Date: 6/1/2024
The Poweshiek Water Association issued a mandatory water conservation order for Tama and Amana Systems. PWA stated that that affected customers will receive a letter with more information. Three new wells are expected to be operational by June 1. The need for the conservation order will be reassessed when the new wells have become operational.
PWA issued a voluntary water conservation order in June 2023 due to the dry conditions the previous month.
KCRG (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), March 15, 2024
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