FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Stage 3 water conservation measures have been lifted and the Fort Cavazos community and Cavalry Family Housing residents can return to Stage 2, which has been in effect since Aug. 2, 2023, due to current drought conditions. The Bell County Water Control and Improvement District #1 has reported that repairs have been successfully made to the 48” water main leak and the system has been restored at full capacity.

“Despite the Stage 3 measures being lifted, it still remains critical for each of us to promote water stewardship,” Col. Lakicia Stokes, U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Cavazos commander, said. “Our daily actions and choices have a direct impact on our water resource, and we all need to help however we can.”

Stage 2 mandatory water conservation measures will be required of all personnel who work or reside on Fort Cavazos:
• No watering of all types of landscaping between the hours of 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily. There is no water runoff allowed from areas being watered.
• Privately owned vehicle washing is only allowed at residences or barracks using a water bucket or a hose with a flow control nozzle in order to minimize water waste.
• Military units will maximize use of Tactical Vehicle Wash Facilities so that recycled water can be used to the greatest extent possible and minimize vehicle washing at motor pool wash racks using potable water.
• Washing of emergency and other work-related vehicles and equipment shall only be done when necessary to ensure their safe operation.
• The use of potable water for construction activities, such as dust control, will be minimized to the greatest extent practicable.
• No refilling of privately owned pools.
• No fundraising or organizational car washes.
• Report all water leaks to Directorate of Public Works at 254-287-2113.

For more information, call the DPW Environmental Division at 254-287-6499, and for updates on conservation measures, visit Facebook.com/FortCavazosDPW.