Emergency water order active in Douglas, Shawnee Counties

SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Residents in rural parts of eastern Shawnee County and western Douglas County are being warned to limit water usage Tuesday.

The Douglas County Rural Water District #3 issued a press release on July 16 on a local water emergency. The district is currently unable to produce water due to the need for emergency repairs at its water treatment plant.

The district is entering a temporary water emergency order and asking local residents within its service...