City of Bartlesville asks locals to reserve water following drought

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — The City of Bartlesville is asking residents to reserve water.

The decision was sparked by this year’s drought, which has reduced the amount of water in the three lakes that generate the area’s water supply.

Surprisingly, most of the residents who talked with FOX23 were unaware that there was an issue at all.

Others were frustrated that they are paying for water while still being asked to conserve it.

Bartlesville usually has a fourth water supply at the Caney River pump station. However, it is being renovated.

The renovations are expected to be completed in February.

An end date was not shared on the City of Bartlesville’s website.

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