For the first time in about three weeks, water conservation measures are not needed for large areas of Lyon and Coffey counties.
The city of Burlington says the mandated conservation measures in place since Jan. 18 are no longer required.
The emergency measures affected Burlington, New Strawn and residents served by Coffey County Rural Water District 2, essentially covering west-central and southeast Lyon County just south of Emporia as well as southwest Coffey County just south of Burlington. Burlington city officials say there were “multiple major and minor leaks” found during the last three weeks.
Residents in these areas are still asked to be mindful of water use and watch for possible leaks.
