Lake Brownwood is steadily inching closer and closer to Stage 2 Moderate Drought Restrictions but it’s not there quite yet.

As of 8:30 am Tuesday, October 11, Lake Brownwood was at 7 feet and 7 tenths below spillway.

The Brown County Water Improvement District #1 reminds everyone that we are still in voluntary water restrictions, Stage 1 of the Drought Contingency Plan.

Stage 2: Moderate Drought Condition begins when Lake Brownwood hits 8 feet below spillway.

Lake Brownwood was at 63.5 % capacity as of Tuesday morning.

One month ago, Lake Brownwood was at 66.9% capacity.

One year ago, Lake Brownwood was at 97.0% capacity.

BCWID#1 is asking all customers to be mindful of wasting water.