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Durham Water Management says reservoirs roughly 84–85% full; county moved into more severe drought category
Summary
City water officials told council that Durham County recently moved into a more severe drought classification, that local reservoirs are roughly 84–85% full, and that the city's hydraulic model has not triggered restrictions; staff urged continued conservation and regional coordination.
Don Greeley, director of Water Management, briefed the Durham City Council on regional drought conditions and local reservoir status during the work session.
Greeley said recent state drought guidance indicates a number of counties have moved into more severe drought categories and that Durham County recently moved into that elevated category. He reported Durham's reservoirs are approximately "84–85% full" and said the…
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