Stage II restrictions for Mineral Wells, Texas with stage 3 looming this summer
8/29/2023 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Palo Pinto County, TX
Mineral Wells, TX
Parker County, TX
Start Date: 3/23/2023
- End Date: 8/29/2023
Mineral Wells was in Stage Two water restrictions and was days away from entering Stage Three restrictions when water usage should be cut by 30%. Lake Palo Pinto was at 35% capacity on Aug. 29. Water from the Brazos River was being pumped into the lake to increase supply, but treating the water was costly and time-consuming. Special equipment required to treat the water was delayed.
WFAA (Dallas, Texas), Aug 29, 2023
Drought conditions in the Mineral Wells area have the region on track to hit stage 3 drought restrictions this summer. The Mineral Wells city manager also secured another significant source of raw water for the district, which serves customers in Palo Pinto and Parker counties. The district will purchase Brazos River water, which would be blended with water from Lake Palo Pinto.
Weatherford Democrat (Texas), May 23, 2023
Lake Palo Pinto dropped below the trigger level for Stage II of Mineral Wells’ drought contingency plan. Starting April 1, all outdoor water use is prohibited except for animals. The aim is to curb total water use by 25%.
Weatherford Democrat (Texas), March 24, 2023
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