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A plant grown in a dried river bed.

Guest Essay: A look at Georgetown water restrictions, current water challenges

Letter to the Editor

Thursday, July 20, 2023

By Mayor Josh Schroeder and Council Member Kevin Pitts On Thursday, July 13, Georgetown lost significant pressure in one of the water towers on the western edge of our water system.

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West Georgetown restricted from watering through September 4

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

After placing the city under temporary Stage 3 Drought Restrictions Friday afternoon, the City of Georgetown announced Monday, July 17, that the water restrictions will remain in effect through September 4 for about 35 percent of its customers, all in areas of Georgetown “generally west of D.B.

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Georgetown temporarily enacts stage 3 water restrictions

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Friday, July 14, 2023

The City of Georgetown issued a press release on Friday, July 14, stating due to high, sustained water use and system treatments nearing capacity, the city is temporarily enacting stage 3 water restrictions. The restrictions will last until Monday, July 17.

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As demands grow, Georgetown continues water infrastructure investments

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Georgetown’s North Lake Water Treatment Plant expansion, which broke ground on construction two years ago, is expected to open in the next six to eight weeks, allowing the city to provide more residents with water as the local population continues to grow.

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Georgetown adjusts irrigation rules

Brigid Cooley

Saturday, April 1, 2023

The City of Georgetown is tightening irrigation regulations following a Tuesday, March 28, council meeting. Council members approved updates to Chapter 13.15 and 13.

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Georgetown considers adjustments to strengthen drought restrictions, watering ordinances

Brigid Cooley

Saturday, March 11, 2023

The City of Georgetown is moving toward updating its watering rules and conservation efforts, which could lead to more limits on when and how residents can water their lawns, especially during increased drought phases.

The south side of Lake Georgetown is seen with low water levels during the summer of 2022. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)

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Georgetown evaluates water resources

Brigid Cooley

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

As the Georgetown community continues to see significant population growth, city staff and elected officials are considering efficient and economical ways to secure water resources through 2070.

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