Kearny, Arizona has implemented severe water restrictions after the mayor said the city’s water allotment could run out sometime this summer. An emergency water decree went out in January, asking people to cut back on water usage, but the usage went up.  Now that severe restrictions are in place, residents are starting to cut back a bit. But even then, Kearny will likely use up its water allotment by July 15. … Kearny gets its water from the nearby Gila River. Its usual allotment is 600 acre-feet. But this year, based on lake levels, the allotment was cut by more than 80%. The town is already down to 60 acre feet left, according to Curtis Stacy, the mayor.

Other drought and water restriction news:

• ABC15 (Phoenix): Arizona towns feel the strain as drought deepens, experts warn of tougher years ahead
• KNXV (Phoenix): Arizona town facing water issues as city implements severe restrictions
• The Denver Post (Colo.): Northglenn enacts water restrictions amid drought
• The Pagosa Springs Sun (Colo.): Opinion: Drought resources offer ways to protect property and more