3 August 2023
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The City of Sedan in southeast Kansas is in a stage 3 water emergency.
The emegency is in effect for any entity that purchases water from #20, which includes: CQ County RWD #1, CQ County RWD #2, CQ County RWD #3, CQ County RWD #4, City of Cedar Vale, City of Peru, City of Chautauqua, City of Moline, City of Grenola, Elk County RWD #1, MG County Cons #1.
Sedan says drought conditions prompted the emergency. The lake level is 7 feet below normal level.
(Courtesy: City of Sedan)
(Courtesy: City of Sedan)
(Courtesy: City of Sedan)
Following conditions that prompted Stage 3:
Storage has fallen below 50% capacity.
Treatment plant operations are at 90% capacity or more for 3 consecutive days.
Lake or reservoir elevation is 7′ below normal seasonal level.
Demand for one day is in excess of .700 million gallons/day.
Emergency conditions related to repairs or water quality.
During a stage 3 emergency, outdoor water is banned, and water waste will be prohibited.
The goal of stage 3 is to reduce the overall weekly water consumption by 25% and reduce peak demands by 50%.
Click here for a link on tips to save water.