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Bell County water supplier: Stage 2 drought restrictions in effect - The Killeen Daily Herald

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Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 — which supplies the drinking water for the Killeen-Fort Cavazos area — has officially imposed Stage 2 water restrictions based on guidance from the Brazos River Authority due to current drought conditions being experienced at Belton Lake.

As of Tuesday, the lake was measuring 62% full, which was the trigger for Stage 2 measures.

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