The Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) has issued an urgent directive for all customers to immediately stop outdoor watering due to high turbidity levels in the Truckee River. This situation is expected to worsen following a mudslide near the California-Nevada state line. To safeguard the region’s water treatment plants from excessive sediment and debris, TMWA will close some river intakes, significantly reducing treatment capacity. Although the water supply remains secure, TMWA will rely heavily on groundwater wells to meet demand. 

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