PAWSD Lowers Drought Stage to Voluntary
The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors voted to exit drought stage two and reenter voluntary drought due to improving drought conditions.
The shift to the voluntary drought stage removes restrictions on irrigation timing and rate multipliers for high levels of water use present in drought stage two, effective immediately.
Changes in river levels and other conditions had moved PAWSD from drought stage two to either drought stage one or the voluntary drought stage, according to the district’s drought management plan.
PAWSD District Engineer/Manager Justin Ramsey explained the changes to the board.
Author's summary: PAWSD lowers drought stage to voluntary due to improving conditions.