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Austin implements Stage 2 watering restrictions amid dropping lake levels

by CBS Austin

Austin will implement Stage 2 water conservation measures starting August 15, 2023, due to dropping water levels in Lakes Travis and Buchanan, restricting activities such as automatic irrigation, home car washing, and commercial patio misting, with potential fines up to $1,000 per violation. (PHOTO: CBS Austin)

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