(Audubon) On Monday, city officials in Audubon put in place a Water Emergency effective through September 1st.
Dirk Rasmussen, with US Water, explains the water table is low and the wells have to work overtime to catch up. “They are calling for water 17-18 hours a day and the wells are on and off and on and off as the levels get too low. If we would have an emergency or a well go down then we could be short. The tower slowly goes down during the day because it’s not keeping up with the water going out so it catches up overnight.”
Rasmussen points out the Water Emergency is a preventative measure. “It’s not good, but it could get worse and that’s why we are trying to anticipate and get everyone aware that it could get a lot worse before it gets better.”
Rasmussen confirms the wells are operating at an optimal level thanks to air burst treatments in recent years, it’s simply a matter of needing some cooperation from mother nature.
The following actions will be prohibited: Watering Yards, Washing Mobile Equipment, Cleaning Outdoor Services, Cleaning Buildings/Equipment/Machinery, Using Ornamental Fountains, Filling Swimming Pools, And Using Fire Hydrants for non-emergencies. Restaurants are asked to only serve water upon request. Penalties for violations will be $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second offense, and $300 for third and subsequent offenses.
