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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. St. George Police share tips for businesses with compromised emails '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. Mantua poppies are blooming, rooted in pioneer history Father's Day Gift Guide: Teton Gear is a great gift idea for every active dad MEATER might be dad's favorite gift this year Father's Day Reminder! Discover great gifts for dad at City Creek Center Washington County water officials urge residents to conserve water Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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St. George Police share tips for businesses with compromised emails
ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — The St. George Police Department warned that some local businesses have had their email accounts compromised and shared what people can do to protect their information. Jordan Goethe with St. George Police says that hackers have cracked the passwords of several email accounts and are sending out malicious links from those email addresses. The emails being sent are meant to scam the recipient of the email into giving up some sort of personal information. For those wanting to keep their accounts secure, Goethe says one of the easiest things you can do is to update your password or use a passphrase that is at least 16 characters in length. Goethe adds that users can also enable two-factor authentication, which is an extra security check in order to access information, and is usually done through another device or authentication app. Goethe says it can be difficult to avoid getting scammed, but there are different things people can do to avoid it. If you get a suspicious email from someone you know, it is best to call and check with them if the message is legitimate or not. Mantua poppies are blooming, rooted in pioneer history Father's Day Gift Guide: Teton Gear is a great gift idea for every active dad MEATER might be dad's favorite gift this year Father's Day Reminder! Discover great gifts for dad at City Creek Center Washington County water officials urge residents to conserve water Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
