By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

ELLIS — The city of Ellis remains in a Stage 3 water restriction, which means no outdoor watering of any kind.

“It’s tough, but residents have adjusted well,” said Mayor Lyle Johnston. “I’ve seen people hauling water in to water their grass.”

The city also is offering a free low-flow showerhead exchange program.

Johnston acknowledged these are short-term fixes:

The city has created a five member Water Advisory Board, which is spearheading the effort of looking for a new long-term water supply.

“They’ll advise the city on when and how to go for a different water source,” Johnston said.

You can find out more about the Ellis water situation on the ECTV Forum this week on Eagle Community TV Channel 14 following Hays Post News at 6 p.m.