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Harrisonburg council consents to local emergency after high turbidity limits water production
Summary
Following heavy rains that raised turbidity in the Dry River and North River intakes, Harrisonburg City Council on May 16 consented to a local emergency declaration to access resources and procurement flexibility while the water treatment plant’s output is constrained.
HARRISONBURG, Va. — The Harrisonburg City Council on May 16 voted to consent to a local emergency declaration after heavy rains raised turbidity in the city’s raw water intakes, limiting production at the Harrisonburg Water Treatment Plant and prompting mandatory water-conservation measures.
City Manager Andy Banks presented the resolution and asked council to consent to his declaration of a local emergency so the city could access additional resources and reduced procurement requirements if needed. Public Utilities Director Collins told the council heavy rains had caused high levels of suspended particles in water from the Dry River and the North River, and that the chemical treatment…
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