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Georgetown & Leander enforce water restrictions amid high demand and capacity concerns

by CBS Austin

In response to high water usage and system capacity issues, Georgetown and Leander have enacted stringent water conservation measures, including restrictions on outdoor watering, a shutdown of public irrigation systems, and a call for community-wide conservation efforts. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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