Lubbock City Council Gives Initial Approval to Filling Pools During Stage 2 Water Restrictions

The Lubbock City Council this week took the first steps in changing City Ordinances regarding the Drought Contingency Plan.

Under Stage 2 Water Restrictions, which are scheduled to go into effect in Lubbock on April 1^st, non-essential water use is not permitted, including draining and refilling pools and hot tubs.

District 5 Councilwoman Karen Gibson offered an Ordinance Amendment to change the Plan, specifically moving the restriction on draining and refilling of swimming pools and hot tubs from Stage 2 restrictions to Stage 3 restrictions.

The Council unanimously approved the first reading of the Amendment. They will likely consider the second reading at their next meeting and if approved, the Amendment will be enacted.

2012 is the first year that no water is expected to be available for use from Lake Meredith, and Lubbock is totally dependent on water taken from wells in Bailey and Roberts Counties until the Lake Alan Henry Water Supply Project is complete later this year.

For more on the current Stage 2 restrictions including a lawn watering schedule, click here.

Information regarding Stage 3 restrictions is also available here.