(Radio Iowa) – As drought conditions worsen across the state, one southwestern Iowa community is enacting tighter water conservation restraints.
The Shenandoah City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to enact what it calls Stage 4 water rationing. City water superintendent Tim Martin says the restrictions include a ban on all non-commercial irrigation, unless the business sells or grows plants.
Using a hose to wash vehicles is banned, though car washes will remain open. Powerwashing of things like sidewalks, houses and decks is also out. Three-quarters of the state is in moderate to extreme drought.
