Fairfield’s water shortage becomes critical, leads to tighter water conservation measures

Fairfield’s water shortage becomes critical, leads to tighter water conservation measures

FAIRFIELD, Mont. - If you're walking around Fairfield, you’ll notice signs saying water restrictions are set in place.

Why Fairfield, Montana, is running out of water

“Take a 30-foot cylinder, fill it full of dirt, pack it as tight as you can, pour six inches of water in the top and see what comes out the bottom. That’s the best way to put it into context,”