Austin is currently under Stage 2 drought restrictions as city leaders navigate community debates about the aggressiveness of water conservation goals. Recent heavy rainfall has slightly improved water storage, but Assistant Director Kevin Critendon emphasizes the need for long-term water supply planning. Austin Water aims to reduce its community-wide water use to 119 gallons per capita per day, whereas current usage averages 130 GPCD. Concerns arise from plateauing water demand across Texas, and addressing system leaks is seen as a critical measure for achieving conservation targets.
Austin Water has experienced fluctuations in water demand and is concerned about the plateau in water use across Texas, which requires urgent attention.
Plans to decrease water use to 119 gallons per capita per day (GPCD) have been set, while current averages remain higher at 130 GPCD.
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