In a recent government meeting, officials addressed a sudden drop in water pressure that caught many residents off guard. The discussion revealed that while the water system is regularly monitored, the low pressure issue was localized to a few streets and occurred during early morning hours, leading to minimal complaints from residents. Council members expressed concern over the lack of communication regarding the situation, emphasizing the need for improvements in the reverse 911 system to better inform the public during emergencies.

Councilwoman Siobhan highlighted the importance of implementing tiered pricing for water usage as a long-term strategy to discourage excessive lawn watering. This pricing model would charge higher rates for increased water consumption, effectively incentivizing residents to conserve water. However, officials acknowledged that discussions on tiered pricing had been sidelined due to other pressing issues, such as PFAS contamination.

The council also discussed the potential for identifying high water users through meter data, which is collected monthly. This data could help target communications to those contributing to the excessive usage during the critical early morning hours. The meeting concluded with a sense of gratitude for the efforts of the water team and a commitment to addressing the underlying issues to prevent future occurrences.