The small town of Springville coming face to face with the drought.
Water conservation measures are now being imposed.
But extreme measures could be on the horizon.
Lemor Abrams traveled to Springville and shows us how they're preparing for a worse-case scenario.
Springville is the southern entrance to the Sequoia National Park...famous for it's redwoods.
At first there was talk that the town's water would be cut off for a few hours a day.
The firefighters were especially concerned.
But at a meeting Thursday...the water board voted for basic conservation measures, like watering only 2 days per week at night and early morning, and preparing for worse case scenario.
"On a daily basis you would go up to a well and you would get water just like you did in the 1800s," said Carol Brumett of the Springville Water District.
For now Anthony isn't backing down from building for his future.
Water conservation measures are now being imposed.
But extreme measures could be on the horizon.
Lemor Abrams traveled to Springville and shows us how they're preparing for a worse-case scenario.
Springville is the southern entrance to the Sequoia National Park...famous for it's redwoods.
But it may soon be famous for its severe water conservation efforts.
"That could really hurt us," said Anthony Hargus.
Anthony Hargus is getting ready to open a deli in town, and plans to grow his own organic fruits and veggies.
But he won't get to water them as often, according to new water restrictions.
And he now has his own contingency plans.
"We'd have to bring from a different source...house... or somewhere with wells," said Hargus.At first there was talk that the town's water would be cut off for a few hours a day.
The firefighters were especially concerned.
But at a meeting Thursday...the water board voted for basic conservation measures, like watering only 2 days per week at night and early morning, and preparing for worse case scenario.
"On a daily basis you would go up to a well and you would get water just like you did in the 1800s," said Carol Brumett of the Springville Water District.
It's all based on the river.
The Tule River is the source of water for about 400 families.
It's now at 30% normal water flow.
The fear is seeing it dry up over the summer.
"If the river starts flowing, panic will set in," said Harold Syrdal who moved to Springville from Southern California for a calmer lifestyle.For now Anthony isn't backing down from building for his future.