Lawn Watering Pause Saves Millions | Fayetteville Arkansas News

Benton Washington Regional Public Water Authority just hit pause on outdoor lawn watering—starting Friday, August 14—to stem a rapid drop in reservoir levels caused by excessive water use. The move slashed daily demand by 2-3 million gallons, helping stabilize supplies. With record-breaking heat and drought conditions reminiscent of 2011-2012—and a much larger population now demanding more water—the authority is prioritizing essential needs over lawns. The ban stays until September 1, with another update coming Friday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/13730404bdc258b6