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Westford staff say Stage III restrictions are reducing revenue; hybrid watering policy considered
Summary
Superintendent Mark Warren told the board that Stage III water restrictions have affected Water Department revenue though storage levels remain adequate; staff are considering a two-day-per-week hybrid watering policy to reduce demand.
Superintendent Mark Warren told commissioners that the Water Department's revenue has been affected by Stage III water restrictions, though he did not provide exact figures at the meeting. He said overall water storage levels were "good" despite the region being in a critical drought and that staff are considering a hybrid two-day-per-week watering policy.
Commissioners and staff discussed the tradeoffs of restrictions and the possible need for additional supply or conservation measures during peak irrigation season. No specific revenue numbers were presented and no policy was adopted at the meeting; Warren described the watering change as a consideration under review.
