Water Curtailment Alert
Bend, Ore. -Bend City Manager Eric King has declared a water curtailment alert for the City of Bend. “Water conservation is more important than ever,” said King
Earlier today, Oregon Governor Kate Brown made a drought declaration for Deschutes County. The ongoing forecast shows lower than normal precipitation and higher than normal temperatures.
This Stage 1 water curtailment alert in Bend, in accordance with our state-approved water conservation and management plan, will not require any mandatory actions by customers but is a reminder that everyone needs to be responsible with water use.
For helpful tips: www.waterwisetips.org.
For the latest City of Bend drought-related information: www.bendoregon.gov/drought.
The City of Bend is fortunate to have two sources of water supply. These include Bridge Creek and the Deschutes Regional Aquifer. Dual sources of water supply along with a commitment to water conservation and efficiency have positioned the City well to continue to meet all residential, commercial and industrial needs during this current period of drought.
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