Increased water consumption this summer has prompted the city of Helena to implement immediate water restrictions. Leaders say, while they do have storage the higher levels of water usage they’re continuing to see is concerning. The Ten Mile and Missouri River water plants are treating about 16 million gallons a day, that’s 6 million more than usual for this time of year, and officials said the demand is more than the system can handle.
The city is also cutting water use at its parks and other facilities, including the Bill Roberts Golf Course.
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