Bozeman Faces Water Shortage Crisis
City Identifies Water Demand to Exceed Supply by 2033
Residents Face Drought Restrictions
The City of Bozeman has identified a water shortage as a potential crisis that could impact the community. Despite a 2021 summer of scorching heat and minimal precipitation across Montana, the city's water supply sources are slowly dwindling.
With a looming deadline of 2033 – the year when Bozeman's water demand could exceed its supply – the city is calling on residents to conserve water.
Bozeman residents can track water usage with the Drought Water Use Gauge on the city's website. The gauge indicates that the city is currently in a Stage 1 drought, which means that outdoor watering is restricted to certain days and times.
The city's water supply sources include Hyalite Creek, Sourdough Creek, and Lyman Creek. These sources are all located in the mountains surrounding Bozeman, and they provide the city with a dependable and efficient source of water.
However, the city is concerned that climate change could impact the reliability of these sources in the future. As temperatures rise, the snowpack in the mountains is expected to decrease, which could lead to reduced water flows in the creeks.
The city is currently working on a number of projects to address the water shortage crisis. These projects include expanding the city's water treatment plant, increasing water storage capacity, and exploring new water sources.
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