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Water Watch ordered in Kimballton

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August 1st, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Kimballton, Iowa) – City officials in Kimballton have ordered a Water Watch for the city. The water conservation mode is in effect now through the end of September. In a social media post, the City said “Unfortunately, due to the prolonged drought conditions and high temperatures, our well water levels have been reduced to a level to issue a water watch.” A Water Watch means residents and businesses should conserve water, under the following rules:

  • No outdoor watering or irrigation of any kind between the hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. No watering or irrigation of lawns whatsoever. Watering of flowers, vegetable gardens, trees or shrubs less than four years old, and new seedlings and sod is permitted once per week, with an application not to exceed one half inch and only between the hours of 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
  • No water shall be used to fill private swimming pools, children’s wading pools, or similar articles.
  • Shorter shower times as well as limited bath tub usage will help tremendously.
  • The city will be turning off the mermaid fountain to conserve water.
If you have any questions, contact Nick Fredericksen (City water employee). People living in Kimballton have been under a water bottle advisory since last month. They were told not to drink the city’s water because it had too much manganese in it. There has not been word on if it will be lifted.