This story is part of our Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state.
Persistent drought is driving some towns across Wyoming to ask or even require residents to conserve water.
Hudson implemented emergency mandatory outdoor watering restrictions on Aug. 11. The town council said they must protect their municipal water supply. The aquifer that feeds that supply has lost 30% of its water level.
In Hudson, lawn and garden watering will now follow an alternating schedule based on house numbers, with even-numbered addresses allowed to water on even-numbered calendar days and odds following suit.
Watering between noon and 5 p.m. is banned entirely, as is open hose watering. Household indoor water use is exempt, and private well owners must post a sign on their property.
The restrictions are in effect until Oct. 1 or further notice.
Hudson joins Torrington, Wheatland, Douglas and Cheyenne, which all have limited water use and timing.
Numerous other towns across Wyoming are recommending residents only water lawns a maximum of three times a week, allow grass to grow longer to lower soil temperatures and avoid watering during the heat of the day.
The National Weather Service predicts that temperatures are likely to remain elevated across the state over the next month. Southern and western parts of the state are expected to have above average temperatures through October.
