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Commissioners warn of low snowpack, outline reservoir and reuse projects
Summary
Speakers said recent snowpack measured about 53% as of March and emphasized reliance on storage, conservation and reuse; projects named include Chief Tocquev Reservoir, Graveyard Wash and Warner Valley as long-term storage solutions.
Commissioner Iverson said the county's snowpack was about 53% as of the last March measurement and that the county must rely on existing storage to get through dry periods. "Right now we're sitting at 53% of our snowpack as of this last March," Iverson said, and he urged continued conservation and investment in storage.
Iverson highlighted conservation achievements — a stated 50% reduction in per-capita water use over recent years — and described standards for new construction, excessive-use surcharges and turf replacement programs. He listed major storage and supply projects the county and the Washington County Water Conservancy District are pursuing, naming Chief Tocquev Reservoir, the Graveyard Wash joint project with St. George City, and a secured real-estate site for a future Warner Valley storage reservoir.
