A hat top to Dennis Cuff of the Contra Costa Times, who reports that campground visitors at the Mount Diablo State Park are roughing it in a new way: There is no tap water in campgrounds and most park areas because of the drought.
“A third consecutive dry year in California has depleted springs that supply water for most drinking fountains, faucets, flush toilets and showers in the 20,000-acre state park above Danville and Walnut Creek.”
The California State Park page for Mount Diablo states:
With perhaps the worst drought that California has ever seen Mount Diablo is suffering from a severe water shortage. Most of the water in the park is produced through a series of springs that is fed to various water tanks, treated, tested and then is ready for the public to use. However, with the lack of rain the springs on the mountain have been reduced to a trickle.
In order to meet the parks’ basic water needs the park has been forced to take a number of drastic measures. Most of the park’s permanent flushing restrooms have been closed and porta-potties have been rented. The showers and water faucets in the campground have been shut-off. Many of the water faucets within the park have been shut-off.
In order to avoid dehydration please bring plenty of water to drink.
Be careful out there, campers!
You can find out more about Mount Diablo State Park HERE.