The City of Decatur has ended its voluntary request for water conservation. That request was first made last October as Lake Decatur levels dropped due to the drought.
But city leaders say it has risen two feet from its low point this winter and they anticipate additional rain in the next few weeks will bring the level higher. The lake reached a low point of 610.31 feet above sea level (50% full) on January 10. But it now is above 612 feet (73%). That is within the normal winter range.
Residents apparently responded to the request as water usage dropped 10 percent during the period, compared to a year earlier. While the situation has improved, Decatur water customers are still urged to conserve when possible as part of normal, daily activities.
