The city of Helena enacted stage three water use restrictions Thursday as Gov. Greg Gianforte declared a statewide drought emergency. The local declaration includes mandatory lawn watering and irrigation restrictions for homes and businesses that use the cityâs treated water. The city-wide restrictions took effect Thursday and will remain in effect until Sept. 1. "The City is monitoring water use daily and restrictions are subject to change as circumstances evolve," a press release from the city states. City Manager Rachel Harlow-Schalk said in an email, "The high demand has pushed our staff to work excessive overtime, and we are currently not equipped to handle any more water consumption at this time."