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Washington County water officials urge residents to conserve water
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — As summer heats up, water officials in Washington County say the region is entering the season in better shape than people expect.
But with dry months ahead, they're still asking residents to do their part. Zach Renstrom with the Washington County Water Conservancy District says while conditions look great on the surface, smart water use is still key this summer.
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'Even though we've had a really bad drought this year, our reservoir levels are very healthy,' Renstrom adds.
Thanks to above-average storage in recent years, reservoirs like Sand Hollow and Quail Creek are entering the summer near capacity. But water officials say full reservoirs can sometimes lead to complacency.
Nearly 70 percent of Washington County's water use comes from homes, and that's where conservation can make the biggest impact. So, what is the message from water officials?
Enjoy the summer, but also stay mindful of your impact.
'We live in a desert, and so we need to reflect that,' Renstrom says. 'So we're always encouraging our residents to make sure that they're using water wisely, and they're just being good stewards of a very limited resource that we have here in southern Utah.'
The Water Conservancy District adds that even with strong starting levels at Sand Hollow, conservation needs to be a year-round priority, not just when drought hits.
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Washington County water officials urge residents to conserve water
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