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City in Stage 3 drought; council discusses letters, flow restrictors and watering limits
Summary
The council confirmed Stage 3 drought status; staff will send notices to high-usage Elliot Ranch residents (thresholds discussed at 20,000–30,000 gallons) and may install flow restrictors for repeat excessive use; watering-by-hand and pool-filling restrictions reiterated.
Mayor Harvey said the city is in Stage 3 drought and described outreach to high-usage customers: "I instructed PTMF to send a letter to all the Elliot Ranch residents who have used more than 20,000 gallons of water telling them that...we're in a drought, we're in bridal, and you're using too much water." Council members discussed thresholds, with several noting some customers used 30,000 gallons and that the flow restrictor procedure would follow the city’s water regulations.
Council discussed water‑use restrictions such as hand watering only and prohibition on filling swimming pools during Stage 3, and asked staff to confirm whether the restrictions are set by month or week. The council asked PGMS or staff to confirm hydrant operation and to provide data ahead of the February meeting to inform any additional conservation measures.
