Trinidad declares drought emergency, says water conservation is necessary and may become mandatory
The Water Committee of the City of Trinidad has announced a drought notice for its residents. Trinidad draws about 2 million gallons of surface water each month from Luffenholtz Creek and processes it for about 323 water customers. Surface water flow of the creek has been steadily decreasing since June. … If creek water flow were to decrease further, mandatory restrictions of water use would be enforced.
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