Port Angeles declares Stage III water restrictions

Stage 3 Water Shortage declared for Port Angeles

Port Angeles, WA – The City of Port Angeles has declared a Stage III Water Shortage, effective August 17, 2026. This means that specific restrictions on outdoor water use are now in effect. “Stage III” is declared when water flows on the Elwha River have not improved, necessitating a reduction in our water use. Flows on the river have continued to decrease since Stage II was declared on July 21, and now are trending below 300 cubic feet per seco…

Port Angeles declares Stage III water restrictions

PORT ANGELES — The city of Port Angeles declared a Stage III water shortage on Monday.