Extreme drought is affecting much of Kansas, and the City of Norton has moved to implement water restrictions.
Originally slated for Memorial Day, the city is instead beginning its water restrictions on Friday, April 28th at 10 a.m.
City officials said it’s enacting the order due to “circumstances and conditions adversely affecting the normal usage of water which include the scheduled maintenance of the water tower and the extreme drought conditions affecting Northwest Kansas.”
According to the city’s website, the restrictions include:
- Outdoor watering (including lawns, shrubs, flowers, trees, gardens, etc.) will be prohibited between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Residential or business properties with addresses ending in an even number shall water on even-numbered calendar days
- Residential or business properties with addresses ending in an odd number shall water on odd-numbered days
- There are no restrictions for businesses such as car washes or those that sell outdoor plants
- For those that have newly seeded lawns or sod, a special permit needs to be issued by the city
- Any violations, or excessive water run-off on designated watering days, could result in fines of up to $25/day
More information is on the City of Norton’s webpage here.
