Mount Lemmon Water Crisis Deepens | Tucson News

Mount Lemmon’s water crisis deepens as residents face Stage 3 restrictions for at least another month, with springs now pumping just 3.5 gallons per minute—down from 18-24—due to critically low storage. Despite recent monsoon rains, the water hasn’t reached the summit to recharge the aquifer, leaving the community reliant on rain and snowmelt in a worsening drought. A new 800,000-gallon tank is being installed to boost resilience, but conservation remains essential until rainfall patterns shift. 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/e364c7740bacd481