Westerly water ban update: total outdoor ban lifted, odd/even schedule continues
Westerly lifted its “total” outdoor residential water ban, but odd/even watering rules remain until further notice for Westerly Water customers.
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WMO and NOAA: Strengthening El Niño odds—humanitarian readiness
El Niño is forecast to strengthen for July–September 2026. WMO/NOAA updates raise odds of heat, drought, and heavy rain—key inputs for humanitarian readiness.
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Aurora drought limits and a school water-shutoff threat: what residents need to know
Aurora Stage 1 drought rules start immediately: outdoor irrigation is limited to two days weekly and not permitted 10 a.m.–6 p.m., with enforcement escalation.
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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.