Lake levels good

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August 11, 2008

Harsh summer, lack of rain not affecting Weatherford Lake

Anonymous The Weatherford Democrat Mon Aug 11, 2008, 10:03 AM CDT

Carman Williams

cwilliams@weatherforddemocrat.com

Summer temperatures have been scorching and Edouard never sent a drop this far north, but Weatherford residents have at least one thing working in their favor this summer.

While surrounding cities have faced mandatory water restrictions, Director of Utilities Sharon Hayes said water levels in Weatherford are where they need to be.

Hayes said while production has been up the past few months, the levels in Lake Weatherford are good for the summer.

She explained the city’s drought contingency plan allows Weatherford to remain well-watered during the dry north Texas summers by passing water through the treatment plant and back into town.

Barring a mechanical problem, she said, Weatherford should not have to enforce any water restrictions.

“We encourage our customers to use water wisely,” Hayes said. “Use what they need, but use it wisely.”

Other Parker County cities have been less fortunate.

Last month, Willow Park enforced Stage 3 water restrictions, which regulates the days and times citizens can use outdoor water. Springtown recently imposed similar restrictions on watering.

Hayes said Weatherford hasn’t faced any type of water restriction since 2006, when the city asked residents to participate in a voluntary restriction while the water treatment plant was expanded.

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