Water Woes: Officials fear heavy water usage due to winter drought
The irrigation season is approaching fast, and the Canadian Municipal Water Authority is making sure they planning ahead despite lake levels at Meredith still being above 70 feet.
Lake Meredith is currently at 75.6 feet.
"The lake is in a good spot right now," said Satterwhite.
"The river is still running twice what it normally does this time of year."
"This year the lake is starting off at a lot higher level," said Satterwhite.
Apple | Android Satterwhite knows homeowners will be reliant on water this year.
"We like drought tolerant grasses to start with," said Satterwhite.
"In the Panhandle, water is always a first thought in gardening," said Reid.
"100 percent plants, and no rock," said Reid.
"Mediterranean plants are heat tolerant, drought tolerant; but there’s still little patches of grass, with ground cover," said Reid.