Why does the Penrose Water District sometimes implement water restrictions?
The water lease agreement between Penrose Water District and Beaver Park Water states that if the water level at Brush Hollow Reservoir does not reach 75 feet on the staff gauge by March 31st, then both entities must curtail water usage equally. The reduction by both users is to be in an amount equal to the percentage of loss shown on the staff gauge. When the District is notified by Beaver Park Water that there is a shortage, then, by contractual agreement, the District must accomplish the required usage reduction.
