Lincoln officers are busy handing out tickets to businesses, homeowners, renters that all have ignored the city’s mandatory water restrictions.
More than 350 tickets have been given. A release from Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler says the restrictions have helped stabilize the city’s water supply. But he says the restrictions must continue as long as the drought continues and Platte River flows are low. He says the city must replenish the aquifer and ensure an adequate supply for next year.
The water restrictions in Lincoln have been in place since August 9t. The low water levels of the Platte River is what sparked the temporary water restrictions.
The city of Lincoln used an average of 57 gallons of water a day in August, and so far as of September 5th only 52 gallons a day were being used while 55 gallons a day is the goal.