HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-25 Water Supply StatusPort Townsend Water Supply Status
Updated 9/25/15
The City is currently in Drought Response Stage 1 which mandates alternate day outdoor
watering restriction. Even numbered addresses are only allowed to water on even numbered
days and odd numbered addresses may only water on odd numbered days. Drought Response
Plan details are available at https://weblink.cityofpt.us/weblink/0/doc/118749/Page1.aspx
Cooler weather has resulted in less overall municipal water demand. City water use averaged
923,662 gallons per day over the past seven days, 41,680 gallons less than the previous week.
Lords Lake is at 23’ 4”’ today, with approximately 315 million gallons remaining in the reservoir.
River diversions are supplying 5.3 million gallons of water today.
Water conservation tip of the week:
Avoid thawing frozen food with running water. Use the defrost setting on your microwave or
plan ahead and defrost food overnight in the refrigerator.