Level Red Drinking Water Advisory Remains for RWRWA ATP System

Posted August 15, 2025
Posted by Emergency Management and Public Relations

Pottawattamie County, Iowa - As of Friday, August 15, Regional Water Rural Water Association (RWRWA) has confirmed that the ATP system remains in a Level Red conservation status. This is for all customers and communities fed from the RWRWA Avoca Treatment Plant and includes the towns of Avoca, Brayton, Exira, Kirkman, Westphalia, Earling, Panama, Portsmouth, Persia, and Tennant. Level red is the highest level of Mandatory Water Use Restrictions of its Emergency Water Conservation Plan.

As a reminder, the community can access the water system operations dashboard on the RWRWA website or at pottia.gov/RWRWAWaterOpsDashboard

      Mandatory Water Use Restrictions Include:

1. No outdoor watering of lawns, gardens, or landscapes.
2. No washing of vehicles, driveways, sidewalks, or buildings.
3. No filling or refilling of swimming pools, hot tubs, or ornamental fountains.
4. Restaurants may only serve water upon request.
5. Lodging facilities must offer guests the option to reuse linens and towels.
6. All leaks must be repaired within 48 hours of detection.
7. Water use for construction purposes is restricted to essential activities only.

      Enforcement:

• Water usage will be monitored.
• Violations may result in fines or service restrictions.

      How You Can Help:

• Take shorter showers and turn off the tap while brushing teeth.
• Run dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads.
• Use water-efficient fixtures and appliances.

Note: Municipal and community events should strongly consider the use of portable latrines for events.

For more information, please contact the Regional Water Office at 712-343-2413. Pottawattamie County and Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Agency will continue to share relevant updates as they are made available.