City lifts most restrictive water conservation measures
The Mountain View City Council on Tuesday lifted restrictive water conservation measures in effect for nearly a year. The council rescinded a stage 2 water emergency in place since June 28, 2022 that had included limiting outdoor irrigation to two days per week citywide. ”Although this most recent water shortage emergency is officially over, the city continues to support long-term water use efficiency efforts,” according to an update from the city on Wednesday. As of April 2023, California water supply conditions have improved, with the state’s snowpack exceeding 250% and many reservoirs reaching historic high levels.