City Calls for Water Conservation as Drought Conditions Expected

Payson City leaders sounded further warnings of a dire water condition ahead. “We are in a drought year,” said City Manager Dave Tuckett, speaking briefly on the water situation at at the May 1 city council meeting.   

“Our reservoirs are down, statewide, not just here in Payson,” he said. “But our Payson Lakes are down.”

The pressurized irrigation system has been turned on and available for use, Mr. Tuckett added, noting, however, that water is limited.

“It's going to be a tough water year,” he said, directing his attention to the public seated in the audience at the evening's public meeting. “So, please conserve.”

Tuckett suggested that residents consider fertilizing their lawns to maintain them as well as allow their lawns and plants outside to “search for water.” Mr. Tuckett noted, “You don't have to water them every day.”

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