Gallatin’s water supply is in good shape, according to City Administrator Tony Stonecypher. Gallatin’s has a ground water source; however, nearby Hamilton relies on a surface water source and is facing a different situation due to the recent draught.
As of June 11, the Hamilton reservoir was 55 inches below the spillway and the Hamilton Board of Alderman set administrative charges for violations of the Stage II Water Restrictions, which are currently in effect.
Violations can be up to $500 for the filling or refilling of a swimming pool. Hamilton’s water restrictions include using drinking water to wash sidewalks, fill swimming pools, wash boats, control dust, and water lawns.
Commercial and business users are asked to reduce consumption of water by 30 percent based upon the average consumption over the past 12 billing periods.
Water users who water livestock are being asked to look for alternate water sources so they can reduce consumption by 30 percent.
The city is currently getting between 85,000-95,000 gallons of water per day from Daviess County PWSD#2 and is working with them to get the 100,000 gallons that is allotted as per agreement. City staff is also in discussion with city engineers, Department of Natural Resources, and other water districts seeking other water sources if needed.
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