Western Water Conservation Efforts Underway Due to Drought

As the West faces a severe drought, water conservation districts and state offices are taking measures to reduce water use. In the Denver area, major water providers are asking customers to be mindful of their water usage, while Salt Lake City has returned to its water shortage plan. A water management agency in northern Utah is also imposing fines on customers who exceed their water allotment. These efforts underscore the seriousness of the threat to water supplies throughout the West, where a warming trend and expanding heatwave are exacerbating the issue.