Sierra Vista schedules hearings on proposed water-conservation code changes
Sierra Vista will hold public hearings July 28 and Aug. 13 on a proposal to remove the standalone Water Conservation article and move its provisions into other city codes.
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Durham Water Restrictions Continue as Reservoirs Reach Half Capacity
Durham’s Stage 2 water restrictions remain in effect as reservoirs sit at about 50% capacity, with 119 days of estimated supply and Stage 3 still possible.
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Corpus Christi remains under Stage 3 water restrictions
Corpus Christi remains under Stage 3 water restrictions, with reservoirs at 26.6% combined capacity and a possible Level 1 emergency projected for September.
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Wastewater expansion tied to Angier advances as Harnett County works to increase regional capacity
Construction updates for the Terrible Creek and North Harnett Regional wastewater projects outline expanded treatment capacity under agreements involving Angier, Harnett County, Fuquay-Varina and Lillington.
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Redway water district imposes mandatory Stage II conservation as Eel River flow falls to half normal
Mandatory Stage II water conservation took effect for Redway Community Services District customers after Eel River flow fell to about half its seasonal median. A new storage tank remains under construction.
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San José Moves Toward Environmental Rules for Future Data Centers
A San José committee recommended uniform standards for future data centers, covering energy, water, generators, emissions, noise and public notice.
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Virginia drought deepens as state tracks record-low water indicators
Virginia is averaging 7.8 inches below normal rainfall, while the Roanoke region faces emergency-level drought conditions and record-low readings in some wells.
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Wolfeboro posts five-year reservoir and rainfall comparison
The Town of Wolfeboro published updated comparison charts covering reservoir levels and rainfall from 2022 through 2026, giving residents and officials current context for local water conditions.
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Storm Lake water conservation order continues after two wells remain out of service
Storm Lake’s mandatory water-conservation declaration remained in effect July 26 after two municipal wells went out of service and demand stayed close to the treatment plant’s capacity.
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Durham Keeps Stage 2 Water Response in Place During Drought
Durham’s Stage 2 water-shortage response took effect June 15 and remained listed by the city during an Aug. 7 search amid ongoing extreme drought.
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Keysville maintains voluntary water restrictions after July notice
Keysville’s voluntary water restrictions, announced July 16, remain in effect as of Aug. 7 unless rescinded. The town notice does not provide detailed use limits or an end date.
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Kannapolis water restrictions continue as drought conditions persist
Kannapolis’ latest documented status keeps mandatory Level 2 water restrictions in place as the city says rainfall has not ended ongoing drought conditions.
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Florida drought restrictions continued through July 26 as Sarasota County water-violation reports surged
A July 26 investigation found a sharp rise in water-violation complaints in Sarasota County while local governments used different enforcement approaches under Southwest Florida’s Phase 3 shortage restrictions.
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Scottsdale Water lists rebates, but residential removal applications remain closed
Scottsdale Water’s July 8 page lists rebates of up to $5,000 for grass removal, $1,500 for pool removal and $250 for smart irrigation controllers, but status notices say residential removal applications are closed pending the next program launch.
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Colorado River states face proposed water-use cuts as Nevada’s 2026 deadline nears
Nevada is included in a proposed Colorado River framework that could bring deeper reductions after 2026, but no new household restriction is in effect.
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Burlington remains under Stage One voluntary water conservation alert
Burlington says its water supply remains sufficient for current demand, but a Stage One voluntary conservation alert effective July 7 remains active as drought pressure continues.
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South Jordan says June water use fell 14% as drought restrictions continue
South Jordan reported a 14% year-over-year drop in June culinary water use, exceeding the community’s 10% conservation goal while Level 2 conditions remain in effect.
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Virginia officials warn of worsening drought and outline statewide water-conservation response
Most of Virginia was under a drought watch or warning July 16, while the Roanoke region had been recommended for drought emergency status. Officials urged residents and businesses to conserve water as the state continued weekly reviews.
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Kansas Opens Statewide Water Meetings as Officials Plan for Future Supply
Kansas has begun a seven-meeting regional water consultation process. Five scheduled sessions remain, giving residents opportunities to discuss conservation, water quality, infrastructure funding and long-term planning.
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Huntington Water Districts Impose Odd-Even Limits During Shortage
Huntington residents served by four local water systems must follow odd-even irrigation limits as officials respond to drought, record demand and low storage.
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Raeford water conservation requests depend on your utility
Hoke County asks some Raeford-area water customers to conserve, while the City of Raeford system is listed separately as not restricted. Verify your provider.
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Denver, NC Water Variance Process Adds Limited Appeals Path
Lincoln County’s new water-variance process offers limited relief for safety, legal, testing and business needs while Stage 2 rules remain active.