Water Wasters Put On Notice

July 1910--A worsening drought forced many Coshocton residents to go without water for drinking, cooking, or bathing.

The city was pumping 143 gallons of water per person, yet numerous people were without basic water services. Instead of expandning capacity, the city council decided to adopt stringent legislation and prosecute water wasters.

Also, residents near Kenilworth Avenue feared contraction of typhoid due to lack of a sewer system. The street committee was ordered by a judge to remedy the problem immediately.