Bartlesville’s water shortage concerns will move to a new level of restrictions, which will go into effect next week.

 The City Beat newsletter says Bartlesville’s overall water supply was at 58.2 percent on Monday, just above critical level. Beginning Monday, the city will move to Phase 3 of the Water Shortage Ordinance.

 The new restrictions will include higher rates continuing for customers who use more than 10,000 gallons of water per month. Outdoor watering will be reduced to only one day per week; even-numbered properties may water on Thursdays only and odd-numbered properties may water on Fridays only. Water pressure will be reduced to the minimum levels allowed by state and federal regulations. The city will reduce or discontinue all irrigation at city-owned facilities. All city-owned splash pads will remain closed, while city-owned swimming pools may operate with reduced hours, or may close altogether.

 As of yesterday morning, Hulah Lake, Bartlesville’s primary water supply, is 4.76 feet below normal.