Port Angeles declared a Stage II water shortage Tuesday, July 21, 2026, after Elwha River flows dropped to 400 cubic feet per second or lower for three consecutive days. The city encourages residents to voluntarily conserve water to preserve the community supply. No mandatory restrictions are in place. The declaration follows a standard trigger point set by the city’s water management plan, which tracks river flows to manage supply during dry periods.
Port Angeles Declares Stage II Water Shortage
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- ✓Port Angeles declared a Stage II water shortage Tuesday“City of Port Angeles Declares Stage II Water Shortage, Voluntary Water Conservation Encouraged — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:04:00 -0800 "Stage II" is declared when flows in the Elwha River have been 400 cubic feet per second (cfs) or less for three consecutive days. During this stage, voluntary water conservation helps reduce overall consumption and preserve our community’s water supply. Source: https://www.cityofpa.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2051”
- ✓The declaration was on July 21, 2026“City of Port Angeles Declares Stage II Water Shortage, Voluntary Water Conservation Encouraged — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:04:00 -0800”
- ✓Elwha River flows dropped to 400 cubic feet per second or lower““Stage II” is declared when flows in the Elwha River have been 400 cubic feet per second (cfs) or less for three consecutive days.”
- ⚠The drop in flows lasted for three consecutive daysNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The city encourages residents to voluntarily conserve water“During this stage, voluntary water conservation helps reduce overall consumption and preserve our community’s water supply.”
- ✓The city aims to preserve the community supply“During this stage, voluntary water conservation helps reduce overall consumption and preserve our community’s water supply.”
- ⚠No mandatory restrictions are in placeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The declaration follows a standard trigger point set by the city’s water management planNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The water management plan tracks river flowsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The plan is used to manage supply during dry periodsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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