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Decatur Enacts Stage 1 Water Rationing Amid Drought

11/14/2025

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The City of Decatur has implemented Stage 1 Water Rationing because Lake Decatur is over three feet below normal amid drought.
The measures include limited lawn watering days, a ban on irrigation from Lake Decatur, and prohibitions on filling hot tubs and washing vehicles outside commercial facilities.
Residents must repair leaks within 72 hours or face service shutoff.
The City of Decatur provides voluntary conservation tips to reduce water usage.

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The City of Decatur has implemented Stage 1 Water Rationing because Lake Decatur is over three feet below normal amid drought.
The measures include limited lawn watering days, a ban on irrigation from Lake Decatur, and prohibitions on filling hot tubs and washing vehicles outside commercial facilities.
Residents must repair leaks within 72 hours or face service shutoff.
The City of Decatur provides voluntary conservation tips to reduce water usage.