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Despite the recent heat wave, City of Bartlesville officials says the local water supply is holding steady. Bartlesville Water Utilities director Terry Lauritsen appeared on City Matters this week and discussed the current water situation.

Lauritsen said the city consumes roughly 10 million gallons of water per day and that rate has not changed due to the recent temperature increases. He reiterates that water levels at both Hulah Lake and Hudson Lake are within normal for this time of the year.

Another heat related issue is potential fire danger. According to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, Washington County currently falls under the "Abnormally Dry" to "Moderate Drought" ranges. Burn bans are currently in effect in Washington and Nowata County at the moment.