The Brown County Water Improvement District #1 issued the following information Tuesday morning:

As of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, Lake Brownwood is at 8 feet and 3 tenths below spillway.

We are in Mandatory water restrictions, Stage 2 of our Drought Contingency Plan.

* Today, Lake Brownwood is at 61.1 % capacity.

* One week ago, we were at 61.4% capacity.

* One month ago, Lake Brownwood was at 62.5% capacity.

* 1 year ago today, Lake Brownwood was at 91.3% capacity.

* Statewide All Lakes average 71.5 % Capacity

BCWID#1 is asking all customers to be mindful of wasting water.

Stage 2: Moderate Drought Condition begins when Lake Brownwood hit 8 ‘ below spillway.

BCWID#1 suggest to its customers not already doing so to restrict water from outdoor sprinkling, watering lawns, shrubs, driveways, and washing of automobiles to twice per week. The District will also suggest that customers employ “time of day:” restrictions.