West Texas is in a drought, now experts stress the importance of water conservation

ODESSA, Texas (Massive 2/Fox 24) – In case you go onto the Texas Water Growth Board web site you’ll discover weekly updates on the water circumstances in our State.

The latest map exhibits that much less of the State is affected by the drought however we right here in West Texas nonetheless have to do our half and preserve water.

Derek Sibley, a Meteorologist stated, “West Texas is in an excessive drought which is a standing D4. It isn’t wanting proper now, we don’t have any rain within the forecast we are literally nearly an inch under regular.”

Tommy Ervin with the Ector County Utility District says we’re depleting water at a quick price and West Texans ought to begin to monitor their yard watering, be aware about utilizing their sizzling water, and permitting taps to run for too lengthy.

“Plenty of us have already forgotten that in 2011 and 2012 after we have been on restrictions. In case you have a look at Lake Ivy, that’s our foremost water provide all through most of West Texas, a number of years in the past was at 84% and now it’s down within the 60’s once more,” stated the Ector County Utility District President.

In response to Ervin, fixing leaks will not be costly however can save numerous water and one other good thought is to examine round the home for water leaks.

“These water meter leaks proper right here generally they’re a half a gallon a minute generally they’re 3 or 4 gallons a minute. That doesn’t sound like numerous water but when it’s a gallon a minute there are 1,440 minutes per day in order that’s 1,440 gallons that’s simply wasted,” he stated.