Grand Valley Water Supply Management

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Mesa County faces record-low water supplies due to low snowpack and dry forecast. Water officials in Grand Valley are urging the public to conserve water voluntarily to manage the limited water resources. The city of Grand Junction has full reservoirs with about 1.75 years of water, but conservation efforts are encouraged. Orchard Mesa Irrigation District anticipates reduced water flows affecting agricultural lands. The county's drought status is at D3 (extreme drought), with potential for D4 leading to drought rates and penalties. Officials emphasize conservation to avoid severe restrictions and manage water through the summer.