With Fort Phantom now too low to draw from, the Hubbard supply pretty well sets our limits and will continue to until we get enough rain for the runoff to bring Fort Phantom up to snuff. Residents will be restricted to watering outside only one day per week and at certain hours. Businesses and industries must cut usage by 15 percent. Charity car washes are out. Fines are in.
Water rationing is an unpleasant prospect.
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