Water Shortage Alert: Act Now | Fayetteville Arkansas News

Water levels are dropping fast in Benton and Washington counties, and the Regional Public Water Authority is calling on everyone to conserve—especially during peak hours like 5 PM. With daily usage hitting 21 million gallons and refill capacity capped at 20 million, they need sustained effort for at least two more weeks. Lawn watering—especially from new developments laying down thirsty sod—is a major culprit. Developers are urged to pause until September. Residents can help by watering every other day for just 20 minutes, early morning or after dark, and following odd/even address watering schedules. No new pools, no irrigation overuse. Long-term fixes like a new water line and storage are coming—but not until next summer. This isn’t about data centers or past breaks; it’s about managing current demand to avoid bigger problems. Livestock owners are exempt. Trade-off? A brown lawn that’ll recover when rain returns. 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/39ddc41c601fcca8