Water conservation urged in Yakima, Washington
5/23/2024 4:26:36 PM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Benton County, WA
Kittitas County, WA
Yakima County, WA
Yakima, WA
Start Date: 5/23/2024
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Yakima residents were encouraged to conserve water due to drought conditions. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation was also prorationing water supplies for junior water rights holders in the Yakima River Basin due to drought, with prorationing set at 54%.
FOX11 (Kennewick, Wash.), May 23, 2024
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