HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-04 Water Status Report Port Townsend Water Supply Status
Updated 12/5/15
(This is the last planned water update status for the year)
A series of storms have inundated the region over the past couple of weeks. The intensity of
the rain has necessitated using water stored in Lords Lake during periods of high river turbidity.
Overall we have been able to refill the reservoir since it reached its low point at the beginning of
November. Lords Lake was at 19' 4" this morning, with approximately 240 million gallons of
water. City water use averaged 669,666 gallons per day over the past week days, 10,992
gallons higher than the previous week.
The City Council will consider rescinding the emergency water supply declaration at the
December 7t" council meeting. Thanks to your conservation efforts this year's unprecedented
drought did not have a significant impact on our community.
2015 Port Townsend Water Consumption&Lords Lake Reservoir Level
2.000.000 40.0'
570 MG
1.800.000
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Water conservation tip of the week:
Ensure irrigation systems are winterized by draining the lines to prevent lines from freezing and
potentially breaking. Disconnect hoses from hose bibs and insulate the hose bibs if not a frost
free model.