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Shelby County Issues Burn Ban Amid Water Crisis

Shelby County has introduced a burn ban starting today, May 14, 2025, due to severe water supply issues. This crucial measure aims to protect resources amid a boil advisory affecting the Regional Water system. Stay informed to ensure community safety!

Zach Hammer

May 15, 2025 — 1 min read

Residents of Shelby County and surrounding areas are facing new restrictions as a burn ban has been implemented effective today, May 14, 2025. This action affects several jurisdictions, including parts of Shelby County, due to ongoing water supply concerns.

The Shelby County Emergency Management, in cooperation with local fire officials, has noted that the ban is necessary to conserve water resources, which are strained due to a boil advisory affecting the Regional Water Rural Water Association system. Some areas are also experiencing sporadic water outages.

Residents using the Regional Water system, except in the Underwood, McClelland, and Weston areas, should take special care to adhere to the boil order guidelines. The burn ban aims to prevent uncontrolled fires that could exacerbate the water crisis and affect public health.

For ongoing updates and important alerts, residents are encouraged to sign up for Alert Iowa at the provided link.

Stay informed and be safe. For more details on the burn ban and related advisories, visit the original article: here.

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