Communities around Indianapolis also fighting drought - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

Cities and towns around Indianapolis also continue to battle extreme drought conditions.

It has to be almost intolerable. Folks in one Brownsburg neighborhood can see the water tower, but residents have to abide by mandatory water restrictions. Fortunately for Betty Obenal, you can water trees younger than five years old and the flowers.

"I am watering them. The rest, that tree was a Christmas gift from the kids, so I've been watering that. That is about it," Obenal said.

She is not alone. The color of the season is clearly gold.

There are no water restrictions yet in Franklin in Johnson County.

"I think everyone is really concerned about it," said Bob Mitchell.

Folks on the Mason campus in Franklin are so concerned, many have opted not to water, in spite of being on a private well.

"I've just been praying and praying and praying. Eventually it will come. When He is ready, it will come," said Mitchell.

For now, residents have to make do with the water in the ground.

"I've heard we are not supposed to water, so I don't water," said Greenfield resident Nancy Wampler.

Wampler was enjoying the cooler temperatures out front with the kids. Her pond out back, however, has almost dried up.

"I have a pond that has about this much water in it and my fish are just swimming around," she said.

Asked if she's making a choice, Wampler said, "I'd rather bathe and drink water."

Water restrictions around central Indiana