Rise and fall of the Guadalupe: City urges residents to conserve water at least until end of August. From: Victoria Advocate (Victoria, TX) | Date: August 26, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Victoria Advocate. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: David Tewes

Aug. 26--Stage 1 of Victoria's drought plan calling for voluntary water conservation will remain in effect at least until the end of the month as the flow of the Guadalupe River rises and falls. Jimmy Roach, the city's assistant utilities director, said state rules that determine how much water the city can take from the river will become less restrictive in September. He said he anticipates Stage 1 being lifted at that point.

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