The wells that pump water from aquifers into the town’s two water tanks are struggling to keep up with nightly demand, prompting Jackson officials to consider an emergency restriction on irrigation. Jackson’s demand for water rose by 20% over the last five years, according to the town, but the current pumps and tanks are keeping up with the increase during the daytime, when businesses typically use the most water. … If town officials decide to implement the restrictions, residents within town limits and the 3 Creek residential areas can water their lawn only once every other day and only for a set amount of time per 24-hour period through October. The reductions are intended to reduce the peak water demand on the overall system by 30 to 40%, a staff report for the Town Council said.
Strained Water Supply May Lead to Emergency Irrigation Restrictions
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