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Trustees, staff emphasize conserving reservoir water amid dry conditions
Summary
Board and staff discussed recent water restrictions, reservoir storage and evaporation loss; staff and a trustee warned that using reservoir water now could leave the town without supplies if next year is similarly dry.
Board members and water-system officials discussed current restrictions and the town’s reservoir strategy, emphasizing that stored water is being conserved as an emergency reserve because evaporation and conveyance losses reduce what actually reaches end users. A trustee on the water conservancy board said the system had lost roughly 36% on a recent conveyance test and cautioned that "it's so dry right now" and that keeping water in the reservoir preserves supply for future short years.
Trustees agreed the water situation warrants a formal agenda item and additional staff reporting. Several trustees suggested bringing the matter back for a focused discussion on enforcement of restrictions and whether to change usage rules; staff said it will include the relevant facts in an upcoming staff report for fuller review.
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