Feb 23, 2021
After having it off for quite some time, Palo Pinto County s burn ban was reinstated Tuesday by the commissioners court.
Although Palo Pinto County Fire Chief Gary Lee said the outdoor conditions were favorable to leave the burn ban off, County Judge Shane Long said the low tank levels and water pressure in the city of Mineral Wells and the surrounding area are cause for concern.
âWith the lack of water right now, itâs probably just safer to have it on,â Long said at Tuesdayâs meeting. âWhere does the water come from for half of Palo Pinto County geographically and 75% of the population? It all comes from Lake Palo Pinto, down Palo Pinto Creek to Brazos, and from Brazos up one line to Mineral Wells. Then it goes from there to the seven water districts that buy water from Mineral Wells.â