MORAN — With the drought continuing, Moran has installed water restrictions under the second stage of its water conservation plan.
The goal is to reduce peak demand by 20 percent and weekly consumption by 10 percent.
Restrictions are similar to those in Iola and other area towns. Outdoor watering may be done only after 9 p.m. and before 10 a.m. on an odd-even scheme. Residents with even-numbered addresses may water on even-numbered days, those with odd-numbered addresses on odd-numbered days.
Swimming pools may be refilled once a week. Further, waste of water will be prohibited.
The city also will make efforts to reduce usage by monitoring supplies daily; repairing leaks within 24 hours; and curtailing public use by turning off fountains, discontinuing watering of city grounds and not washing vehicles.
City officials noted that if the drought continues — a prediction that has been made by the National Weather Service — more severe measures may be taken. One mentioned was implementing an emergency rate structure to discourage use.
Information about conservation and watering techniques may be obtained at Moran City Hall or by calling 620-237-4271.
Moran purchases water from Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. 5, which draws water from the Neosho River and processes the raw water at a plant about a mile northeast of Iola.
Moran restricts water use
