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Loris issues drought proclamation for Pee Dee River Basin, urges voluntary water reductions
Summary
Mayor Michael E. Suggs announced on July 6 that the city issued a drought proclamation on July 1 after state agencies declared severe drought conditions for the Pee Dee River Basin, asking residents to voluntarily reduce water use until conditions improve.
Mayor Michael E. Suggs announced that the city issued a proclamation on July 1 declaring severe drought conditions for the Pee Dee River Basin, which covers Horry, Marion and Dillon counties. The proclamation follows determinations by the South Carolina State Climatology Office and the Department of Natural Resources Drought Response Committee and asks residents to voluntarily reduce water consumption.
"The city is mandated to issue a proclamation declaring the existence of severe drought conditions in the area served by the city's water system," Suggs said, explaining the basis for the city's action. The proclamation will remain in effect until the Drought Response Committee notifies the city that conditions have improved. City staff did not announce any mandatory restrictions at the July 6 meeting; the proclamation currently carries a voluntary request to conserve water.
