Officials told the Utilities board there was enough snow at higher elevations, including Pikes Peak, that reservoirs are nearly full and stream flow is expected to remain strong through the summer.

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Utilities officials still are asking customers to voluntarily conserve water. They continue an education campaign aimed at curbing water use, and city crews will also limit their irrigation of turf grass to three days a week.

Lusk said it is unlikely Utilities will need to revisit the possibility of water restrictions later this summer.