Welcome to Butler Rural Water 5

Butler Rural Water #5 receives water from both the City of Wichita and the City of El Dorado and is governed by water restrictions imposed by these suppliers. Due to continued drought in the area, Wichita is entering into Stage 2 drought response on Monday, August 5. This will limit irrigating to 1 day per week in the area supplied by Wichita water only.

Stage 2 will be enacted for two months during the heavy irrigation season, and then conditions will be reevaluated to determine steps moving forward. The goal during the two-month period is at least a 10 percent reduction in the Wichita supplied zone.

Here are the Stage 2 Mandatory Requirements for Residents and Businesses in Butler Rural Water #5, starting Monday, August 5:

• All outdoor non-crucial watering for lawn and landscape irrigation will be restricted to one day a week between 10 P.M – 8 A.M. on Tuesday.

• Outdoor watering from rain barrels or household re-use water is encouraged.

• Residents using private wells for irrigation are asked to post a sign that states the use of a private well. Decreased usage is also encouraged for well users.

• Refilling of swimming pools (indoor and outdoor) is allowed one day a week on your designated irrigation day noted above.

• Food-producing gardens utilizing drip irrigation or hand watering shall be Stage 2 exempt. Businesses that generate their core economic activity from usage of outdoor water (such as car washes, nurseries, livestock are exempt as well.