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Star Valley Ranch urges voluntary water conservation as spring flow drops
Summary
Town officials said the spring is producing 220–240 gallons per minute—about 100 gpm below normal—and recommended voluntary conservation as flows may fall to roughly 150 gpm by fall.
Town Administrator Aitken told the Town Council that the town spring is producing less water than usual and staff want residents to begin conserving voluntarily. "The town's spring is running approximately 100 gallons per minute below normal seasonal levels, at 220–240 gallons per minute," Aitken said, and Town Engineer Ryan Welling recommended a voluntary conservation notice to residents.
Council members expressed general support for a voluntary approach, while Councilman Toolson said he opposed formal restrictions at this time. The staff presentation framed the outreach as precautionary: engineers estimate flows could decline further to about 150 gallons per minute by fall if dry conditions continue, and the Town plans to monitor the spring and re-evaluate measures if necessary.
The Council did not adopt mandatory limits during the work session; it endorsed issuing a voluntary request immediately. Staff said they will prepare a notice for distribution to residents and continue to track well and spring performance.
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