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DROUGHT INFORMATION

Current Drought Status: DROUGHT STAGE 2 (Drought Contingency Plan)

Mild water shortage. The city will limit its use of water to activities necessary to maintain public health and safety and monitor "excessive watering," issuing notifications to customers.

Our Water Use

daily water demand

current lake level
(updated 10 / 21 / 2011)
 
Why is all that water just flowing out of the hydrant and into the street?
 

Drought Contingency Plan

In order to conserve the available water supply and protect the integrity of supply facilities, fire protection, and to protect and preserve public health, welfare, and to minimize the adverse impacts of water supply shortage or other water supply emergency conditions, the City of Waco has adopted a Drought Contigency Plan through Ordinance No. 2009 – 221.

View the City of Waco Drought Contingency Plan

Lake Level Drought Stage Triggers

Stage 1
Water Watch

Stage 2
Mild Water Shortage
Stage 3
Moderate Water Shortage
Stage 4
Severe Water Shortage
Stage 5
Critical Water Shortage
Stage 6
Emergency Water Shortage
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