The Brown County Water Improvement District #1 released the weekly Lake Brownwood update on Thursday morning, February 2, at 9:30 am.

Lake Brownwood is at 8 feet, 4 tenths below spillway.

Brown County Water Improvement District is currently in Mandatory water restrictions, Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan.

Today Lake Brownwood is at 60.7 % capacity.  One week ago, the lake was at 61.1% capacity.  One month ago, Lake Brownwood was at 61.7% capacity. One year ago, Lake Brownwood was at 90.7% capacity.

BCWID#1 is asking all customers to be mindful of wasting water.   They suggest to customers not already doing so to restrict water from outdoor sprinkling, watering lawns, shrubs, driveways, and washing of automobiles to twice per week. The District will also suggest that customers employ “time of day” restrictions. Please check with your retail water provider for the exact restrictions that you fall under.