Monday (8/2) was the first day of the newly-enacted water restrictions in Billings. The restrictions are relatively tame, compared to some places around the Treasure State, such as Polson and in Bozeman (where you can only water two days per week). The City of Billings simply requested that residents on city water stop watering their lawns on Mondays. One day. How much difference could that really make, I wondered? Credit: welcomia It turns out, a lot. I was proud - and honestly, somewhat surprised - when I saw a post the Billings Pubic Works Department shared on social media that said we used 40% less water on Monday. That's huge!! They gave a big "Thank You!" adding,