(Le Mars) — (Le Mars) — Le Mars City officials have issued a water conservation program that begins today (Wednesday). Le Mars City Administrator, Scott Langel says the city has been using five million gallons of water on a daily basis, which is close to the capacity level for the treatment plant.
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Langel says the city is asking its residents to follow an odd and even day watering program. He also suggests residents to do their watering during the evening hours.
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He says this is a mandatory restriction and failure to comply could result in fines and penalties starting at $100 and going up to $500.
