Water rationing continues for commercial and residential customers in the Town of Goldsby.

Mayor Mike Herrin issued the proclamation noting the proclamation be posted in 10 prominent places in the Town of Goldsby and be published in a newspaper of general circulation.

Herrin was heeding the advice of the Public Works Director of the municipal water system saying usage at the current levels would create an immediate threat to public health or safety.

Among things not allowed under the proclamation are watering of lawns or grounds, outdoor landscaping, hosing or washing sidewalks, driveways, parking areas and other paved surfaces.

Also prohibited is hosing or washing exteriors of buildings and filling or refilling swimming pools.

The community has moved to an odd-even watering program. Homes whose address ends in an even number may water on even numbered calendar days from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Homes whose address ends in an odd number may water those same hours on odd numbered calendar days.

The proclamation will be for 30 days ending near the end of October, Goldsby officials reported.

Also related to the current drought situation, McClain County Commissioners voted Monday morning at the courthouse to extend the burn ban for another 14 days.