San Carlos Reservoir behind Coolidge Dam at 211.2 acre-feet; Reuters says <1%
USGS shows San Carlos Reservoir behind Coolidge Dam at 211.2 acre-feet (6:30 a.m. MST July 17); Reuters calls it under 1% full as Arizona drought tightens water buffers.
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Loris drought emergency: new water-use limits, surcharges start July 1, 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, Loris enters severe drought rules, restricting non-essential water use and charging surcharges after monthly usage exceeds 6,000 gallons.
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Tampa Bay drought: Watering limits extended to Oct. 1—key rules for Tampa-area homes
Tampa FL – Drought restrictions stay in place through Oct. 1, 2026. Here’s your address-based watering day, allowed hours, and key exceptions.
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Temple Terrace water restrictions: Extreme Phase III rules through Oct. 1
Temple Terrace residents must follow Modified Phase III “Extreme” outdoor watering limits through Oct. 1, 2026—one day a week based on your address ending.
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Manchester water conservation reminder: what Georgia’s Level 1 drought response means
Manchester’s Level 1 drought response is voluntary conservation, not new bans. City says no mandatory restrictions—follow the 4 p.m.–10 a.m. watering window.
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Raleigh drought update: City Council approves faster path to Stage 2
Raleigh City Council approved July 7 changes that give the city manager flexibility to move to Stage 2 sooner if use stays high. Stage 1 still applies.
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Cohasset drought warning and outdoor water restrictions: what’s allowed (and penalties) now
Cohasset MA – Cohasset’s Water Department posted drought-warning watering limits (no irrigation; hand-hose windows; no Sundays) plus a total outdoor ban.
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Charlotte Water finishes Queens Rd repair; Stage 2 drought limits remain
Charlotte Water says crews finished a 12-inch Queens Road main repair, but restoration, detours, and mandatory Stage 2 drought limits continue for customers.
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Raleigh Stage 1 water restrictions remain in place as drought continues
Raleigh NC – Stage 1 water restrictions are still in effect as dry conditions continue, with outdoor watering limited and Falls Lake still below the city’s trigger for lifting the rules.
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Cohasset imposes mandatory outdoor watering restrictions June 30
Cohasset began mandatory outdoor watering restrictions June 30, banning irrigation and limiting hand watering while fines apply for violations.
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Tampa Bay water restrictions stay in place through Oct. 1 as drought drags on
Tampa FL – The drought order stays in force through Oct. 1, keeping one-day-a-week watering and narrow hours in place for Tampa homes and HOAs.
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Raleigh keeps Stage 1 water rules as drought persists
Raleigh remains under Stage 1 water rules as drought persists, with Falls Lake still below the trigger level and recent rain bringing only limited relief.
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El Monte water plan reaches council before July 1 state deadline
El Monte’s 2025 city water plan reached council before a July 1 state deadline, with drought rules, groundwater supply and future bills in view.
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Hickory keeps Stage 2 water limits, simplifies irrigation rules
Hickory, NC — City water customers remain under mandatory Stage 2 limits, with a two-day irrigation cap, no-watering days and escalating surcharges.
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Longville-area drought watch: Cass County data covers every resident
Longville, MN — Federal data shows 100% of Cass County residents affected by drought, sharpening watch points for wells, gardens, lakes and fire awareness.
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Durham moves to Stage 2 water restrictions as drought pressure grows
Durham’s Stage 2 water rules now ban spray irrigation, curb home car washing, and tighten business use as reservoir pressure grows.
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Hickory keeps Stage 2 water restrictions after June 11 rain misses
Hickory, NC – The city kept Stage 2 water rules in place on June 11, saying recent rain was not enough to ease drought conditions or lift limits.
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Durham’s Stage 2 water restrictions are now in effect as drought deepens
Durham NC – Stage 2 water restrictions took effect June 15, banning spray irrigation, limiting car washing, and closing some parks amenities.
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Corpus Christi finalizes Level 1 water emergency rules as December trigger date holds
Corpus Christi City Council approved the Level 1 water-emergency rulebook, but officials still project the trigger date for December 2026, not now.
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Denver Water’s June bills now include temporary drought charges
June Denver Water bills now reflect May water use, with drought charges on higher outdoor use, indoor essentials exempt, and watering limits still in force.
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Colorado Springs keeps watering rules as Colorado declares drought emergency
Colorado’s drought emergency doesn’t change Colorado Springs watering rules. CSU says Water Shortage Preparation and current limits stay in place.
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Corpus Christi delays desalination vote as water strain deepens
Corpus Christi TX – City Council delayed a desalination decision to Sept. 1 after Fitch cut the utility rating and Stage 3 drought limits stayed in place.