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Derby updates water‑conservation rules to align with Wichita stages; first reading set, council schedules second reading
Summary
Council gave first reading to amendments aligning Derby's emergency water regulations and conservation plan with Wichita's multi‑stage drought framework; council moved to provide feedback and set a second reading, and staff explained impacts of stages, contract terms and smart‑meter benefits.
Derby City Council on April 22 held a detailed discussion of emergency water regulations and an updated water conservation plan and approved a motion to provide feedback on the updates and schedule a second reading. The city is updating code and plan language to align with Wichita’s four‑stage drought framework under the wholesale purchase contract while preserving flexibility for local application.
City Manager Cal Mangus (Mangus) and staff reviewed the city’s history as a water purchaser from Wichita and explained how the conservation plan ties to the city’s contract. Derby purchases most of its treated water from the City of Wichita; staff said Derby recently purchased roughly a billion gallons a year on average, but purchases fell in a drought year when customers…
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