Water conservation urged in West Palm Beach, Florida
6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Palm Beach County, FL
Palm Beach, FL
South Palm Beach, FL
West Palm Beach, FL
Start Date: 6/6/2024
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The spring drought and the heat have left Clear Lake, the primary reservoir for the city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach and South Palm Beach, at a very low level. The shoreline has moved by more than 50 feet in some areas. The Department of Public Utilities is pumping 10 million gallons of water daily from its wells while nearly half of residential water use is used for watering lawns.
WPTV-TV NBC 5 West Palm Beach (Fla.), June 10, 2024
West Palm Beach officials were urging residents to conserve water. The city’s water comes from the Grassy Waters Preserve and Clear Lake, which has been affected by record heat and a lack of rainfall. The city has supplemented its water supply with an aquifer that contributes about 10 million gallons of water daily.
WPBF-TV ABC 25 West Palm Beach (Fla.), June 6, 2024
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