Stage 2 drought warning in Bell County, Texas
8/2/2023 12:05:51 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Bell County, TX
Belton, TX
Harker Heights, TX
Killeen, TX
Coryell County, TX
Copperas Cove, TX
Start Date: 8/15/2022
- End Date: 8/1/2023
The Brazos River Authority and the Bell County Water Control & Improvement District No. 1 on Aug. 1, 2023, issued a Stage 2 Drought Warning for all communities that draw water from Lake Belton. Water customers in Killeen, Harker Heights, Belton, Copperas Cove, and others were asked to curb water use by 10%.
Most Bell County towns have been conserving water since August 2022. Lake Belton was just over 578 feet, which was more than 15 feet below full pool level.
KWKT FOX 44 News (Waco, Texas), Aug 1, 2023
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