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Posted: Sep 14, 2023 4:56 PMUpdated: Sep 14, 2023 4:56 PM
Water Emergency Declared in Copan
Nathan Thompson
The Town of Copan issued an Emergency Proclamation Thursday due to a water shortage as a result of the drought.
The town says the water supply at Copan Lake has reached a critically low level, which threatens the town's ability to take in water for treatment and distribution. As of Thursday afternoon, Copan Lake is 6.5 feet below normal.
The emergency proclamation impacts water customers in the Town of Copan, Washington County Rural Water District #7 and Hulah Water District #20.
The following restrictions are in effect immediately
— Burning permits are suspended.
— The filling of swimming pools is prohibited.
— Outdoor watering of all yards, gardens, trees and all sports fields are prohibited.
— Bulk water sales are suspended.
— All water usage over 5,000 gallons will be charged at a rate of $6.25 per thousand gallons.
— Fire hydrant usage is prohibited without permission from the Town of Copan.
Impacted customers are asked to take the water conservation efforts seriously. The Town of Copan says they are working closely with county and state officials for solutions and assistance.
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