Water conservation measures in use at the Hearst Castle in California
7/12/2022 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
San Luis Obispo County, CA
San Simeon, CA
Start Date: 5/15/2022
- End Date: 7/12/2022
Hearst Castle changed its operations to conserve water due to limited resources and for firefighting. The restrooms at the Visitor Center were closed and replaced with portable chemical toilets. Bus and vehicle washing was suspended, and irrigation around the Visitor Center ended. The restrooms at Hearst Beach were also replaced with portable toilets.
Hearst Castle began operating under water restrictions in May in accordance with its Drought Contingency Plan.
KSBY-TV San Luis Obispo (Calif.), July 12, 2022
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