After the hottest June in recorded history, Seattle has taken to higher-than-usual water consumption, while we see record-low stream flows into storage reservoirs and the onset of El Niño conditions. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has currently changed its water supply outlook from “good” to “fair,” and is now taking steps to bolster the city’s water supply.
As for now, no specific restrictions are being set on the resource. SPU has declared operational changes to maximize its water supply, and customers are asked to continue to use water wisely.
“We are taking prudent steps to manage our water supply during these unusual conditions,” Mayor Edward Murray said.
“We still have adequate supply until fall rains return, thanks to careful planning,” SPU Director Ray Hoffman Murray said. “We know city residents will continue to be thoughtful about their water use. Additionally, SPU provides water-saving tips online at the Saving Water Partnership website.
Seattle isn’t in any danger of suddenly losing its rainy reputation, but Seattle isn’t the only place in Washington; the majority of the state has a much drier climate. Two month back, Governor Jay Inslee declared a drought emergency in Washington State.
