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25 July Courier: Logan County Towns Updates on Water

Reuters: Mississippi River Drought Stories

12 Dec. SJ-R: "Stinky Water" - T complaints that the tap water has a bad odor and taste

12 Dec. SJ-R: Water levels on the drought-plagued Mississippi River are expected to keep dropping

10 Dec. SJ-R: Lake Springfield was at 556.24 feet, about 3 3/4 feet below full pool, the lowest it’s been in five years

9 Dec. SJ-R: Drought compounds barge problems on congested Mississippi
8 Dec. SJ-R: Mississippi River a key piece of Quincy economy

7 Dec. Reuters: UPDATE 2-Mississippi water low, but enough for river barges
6 Dec. SJ-R: Wells Still Suffering of Effects of Drought - Statewide,

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Mt. Pulaski Ordinance No. 2012-07-24
I. STAGES OF WATER RESTRICTION; PENALTIES
II. COMPLETE WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE
Mount Pulaski (No Aquifer)
Restrictions: STAGE 2 - No Bulk Water Sales.
Voluntary Water Usage Reduction
Water Levels: Have become lower
26 July LDN: Dry weather tips and musings     University of Illinois Extension

Aquifer Map 1       Aquifer Map 2        Aquifer Map 3
Aquifer Map 4         Aquifer Map 5       Aquifer Map 6
Mahomet Aquifer

19 July 2012   Drought’s Footprint

Drought Report for Central & Southeast Illinois

Emergency Water Conservation

STAGE 2 ALERT

effective 18 July, 2012

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USDA Risk Management Agency