The City of Alpine has moved to Stage 1 water restrictions following improvements in system stability and water storage, while also launching drilling operations for a new municipal well aimed at strengthening the city’s long-term water supply.
City officials announced Wednesday that Alpine transitioned to Stage 1, or mild water shortage conditions, under the city’s Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan after continued monitoring by city leadership and utility staff showed improved reliability in the municipal water system.
According to the city, Alpine’s water distribution system has remained stable in recent weeks, though officials said staff will continue closely monitoring performance to ensure reliable service for residents and businesses.
The city also announced that drilling has officially begun on the Roberts 4 Municipal Well, a project officials described as a key part of Alpine’s long-term strategy to improve the reliability and resilience of the community’s water infrastructure. Once completed, the well is expected to provide additional production capacity for the municipal system.
City officials said Roberts 4 is one of several short- and long-term efforts underway to stabilize Alpine’s water distribution system and help secure a sustainable water supply for the future.
Under Stage 1 restrictions, the city is asking residents to voluntarily conserve water. Recommended measures include limiting irrigation of landscaped areas and gardens to designated days based on address numbers, checking for leaks and running toilets, and conserving water whenever possible to reduce overall system demand.
For outdoor watering, even-numbered addresses are encouraged to irrigate on Sundays and Thursdays, while odd-numbered addresses are asked to water on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
City officials thanked residents, businesses and community partners for conservation efforts during recent water supply challenges and said updates will continue as infrastructure improvements move forward.
