Fort Jones Says Drought Plan Is at Yellow Awareness Level With Voluntary Conservation

FORT JONES, Siskiyou County — The Town of Fort Jones published a drought-contingency notice on June 19, 2026, identifying a Stage Yellow / Level I water-awareness condition with voluntary conservation measures.

The town’s official notice says town staff will encourage water conservation and investigate additional ways to reduce water use at both household and municipal levels. The document explains that groundwater supplies are linked to broader watershed conditions affecting Scott Valley.

Voluntary does not mean no concern

The notice describes Stage Yellow as an awareness level. It should not be mistaken for a Stage Red emergency restriction or a mandatory per-household water-use limit. Residents should check the town’s latest notices for any changes in conditions or enforceable requirements.

The town’s plan discusses additional levels triggered by well-water measurements, along with public notification through billing messages, its website and other communication channels. It also notes that some elements are proposed guidance subject to later council action. Therefore, a proposal in the plan is not necessarily an enacted rule.

What residents can do

Customers can inspect plumbing for leaks, discuss water-conserving fixtures and ask town staff where to find current restrictions and the latest water-supply notices. Specific water-rate or penalty questions should be directed to the municipal office, not resolved from a broad public summary.

Primary source: Town of Fort Jones — Drought Contingency Plan. Check for subsequent notices before assuming this status is unchanged.

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