Severe Drought Blankets Cherokee County

(Updated: July 18, 2024, 7:17 a.m.)
According to the Drought Management Advisory Council Cherokee County has reached severe drought (D2) conditions.  Some of the recommendations are:
  • Implement Water Shortage Response Plans, if not already enacted.
  • Participate, as appropriate, in regional and local coordination for the management of water resources.
  • Reexamine water delivery systems to minimize water loss and maximize water use efficiency.
  • Eliminate nonessential uses of water.
  • Evaluate the feasibility of incorporating water reuse, reclamation and/or recycling into daily operations.
  • Seek to reduce water usage by, at least, the same percentage as the percent differential between normal seasonal water supply availability and the actual water supply availability resulting from current drought conditions.
  • Increase public awareness and educational outreach programs emphasizing the need to conserve water.
A North Carolina Drought Update (July 18, 2024) has been posted which includes a forecast of much needed rain possibly next week.  Stay informed on drought conditions and advisories at ncdrought.org.
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