The City of Audubon has issued a water emergency declaration and is requesting residents consider conservation measures until drought conditions in the region abate. According to the proclamation signed Monday by Mayor, Barb Jacobsen, the water emergency is active through Sept. 1. Clerk, Joe Foran, explains what this means for residents.
The proclamation also prohibits the operation of ornamental fountains and swimming pools without filters and recirculating systems. It also requires residents and businesses to repair any defective plumbing. First-offense violators are subject to a $100 fine, which increases to $200 for a second offense and $300 for third and subsequent offenses. The entirety of Audubon County is considered to be abnormally dry by the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM). Foran says they have watched their well levels steadily decline over the past few weeks. With some forecasts calling for the dry spell to last for several months, city leaders opted to include July in the proclamation as a precaution.
Foran notes Audubon is not the only community in the area keeping a close eye on their wells.
The City of Audubon Water Emergency proclamation can be found in its entirety with this story on our website. For more information, contact Audubon City Hall at 712-563-3269.
