LANCASTER, Pa. — The City of Lancaster's mandatory water conservation order has been lifted.
The conservation order, which city officials put in place on Sunday, was lifted Tuesday afternoon, the city said on its website.
Lancaster's Bureau of Water said the order was prompted by debris from the Susquehanna River that was clogging equipment at the Susquehanna Treatment Plant, slowing the treatment process and causing a drop in water levels in its reservoir.
"Water levels in the Oyster Point Reservoir have returned to nearly normal," the city said. "However, we continue to monitor river conditions, as Lancaster County remains under a drought watch. Water customers are encouraged to be mindful of their usage, as conditions could worsen again."
"Our water system is still at risk of strain from extreme demand, such as fighting a significant fire, which could require reinstating a mandatory water conservation order."
