Beginning the 6^th day of May the creek flow provided enough water to not only support Penrose Water District with domestic water, we were able to begin irrigations to those shareholders that did not receive water last year. If the creek flow continues, irrigations should be completed around the middle of June. At that time we will evaluate the possibility of scheduling more irrigations. All water being used is strictly from the creek, leaving Brush Hollow Reservoir water storage untouched. With temperatures rising into the 80’s, not only will Penrose Water District water usage rise, snow pack will diminish thus reducing the water availability. If creek levels fall below 8cfs we will not be able to provide irrigation water. Our area continues to be impacted by the drought, without significant rain fall we will be repeating the cycle we experienced last year.

 

Reminder to all shareholders, your account must be in good standing to be considered for water. Those shareholders that have not paid a minimum of half their 2013 assessments will be subject to incurring interest on the unpaid balance and not be eligible for irrigation water. Statements will be sent out the first of July as all balances are due by August 1^st.  As a reminder, assessments pay for the operational costs to keep the system in good working order, payments on loans for original purchase and repairs on Brush Hollow and the 42inch line.

 

The Colorado Ag Met monitor located at L Street and 13^th Street revealed that Penrose received .79 inches of moisture the first half of May. However, the past two weeks we have not received any measurable moisture. PRAY for RAIN!