Sacramento City Council votes to declare Stage 2 ‘Water Alert’ amid ongoing drought
The Sacramento City Council voted on Tuesday to declare a Stage 2 ‘Water Alert’ meant to help reduce the pressure on the Folsom Reservoir and Lower American River amid the state’s ongoing drought. During a meeting Tuesday evening, city council also voted to support the Regional Water Authority’s resolution calling for a 15% voluntary water conservation from residents. The decision is in alignment with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s request in July for residents and businesses to voluntarily curb water use as the state’s drought conditions worsen.
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