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Minneapolis Watches Water Use Closely | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis is tightening its grip on water use as drought conditions creep in, though no official restrictions have been imposed yet—thanks to residents staying within target usage. Daily consumption is now hovering near 70-75 million gallons, dangerously close to the 50% over-January threshold. Instead of mandates, the city is rolling out mindful usage tips, like skipping lawn watering for a couple extra days. If river levels drop further or usage spikes, odd-even watering rules could follow. Meanwhile, neighboring towns like Coon Rapids are already enforcing early-morning sprinkling…
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