Rebecca Creek Municipal Utility District
Critical Drought Conditions Now Exist!
As if we were not already aware, the drought conditions in the area are continuing to worsen.
This past week, flows in the Guadalupe River have declined to zero and numerous areas of the
river are now completely dry. The District's primary water supply comes from the Guadalupe River.
The District is unable to divert water from the river at this time. This has prompted the
District to declare a Critical Stage Drought condition.
The District is now relying solely on the Spring Well that was rehabilitated earlier this year
as a back-up water source. However, due to the continuing drop in ground water levels, the
Spring Well can now produce only 38% of its historical production capacities. These two
significant events give us all great cause for alarm and water rationing must be implemented at this time.
The water restrictions that are now imposed are outlined below.
Compliance with Stage III Drought Conditions!
The District has adopted a Drought Contingency Plan that is used during prolonged periods of drought. The Plan lists three stages of drought levels, Stage I (Mild Conditions), Stage II (Moderate Conditions) and Stage III (Severe Conditions). We are now in a Stage III, severe condition drought.
The water restrictions associated with a severe drought condition are as follows.
- All outside watering is prohibited.
- For every household that used over 8,000 gallons last month, a reduction of 25% from your last month's water usage is required.
- For every household that used less than 8,000 last month, a reduction of 25% from your last month's water usage is requested.
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The purpose of this emergency rationing program is to conserve the total amount of water demand until water supplies can be restored to normal levels. The District takes these restrictions very serious and hopes that you will also.
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The District's Water Intake Pump
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We appreciate your cooperation and compliance with these restrictions and so will your neighbors. If you have any questions about this information, please contact our office by calling (866) 643-3472.
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On the very dry Guadalupe River!
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