Durham NC Enters Stage 2 Mandatory Water Restrictions on June 15 as Lake Michie Drops to 40% Capacity

Durham NC Enters Stage 2 Mandatory Water Restrictions on June 15 as Lake Michie Drops to 40% Capacity

Durham NC activated Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions June 15 as Lake Michie fell to 40%. NC's driest year since 1895. Health risks, restrictions, and what residents must do.

Durham's food supply threatened as prolonged drought drains water sources like Lake Michie

The effects of the ongoing drought at Lake Michie are visible in the cracked soil where water should be.

Durham implements Stage 2 water restrictions as Lake Michie hits 40% full

The city of Durham implemented its Stage 2 Water Shortage response on Monday. Now, Lake Michie is only about 40% full, and the Little River Reservoir is about 61% full.

Durham to activate Stage 2 Water restrictions next week due to worsening drought conditions

The city of Durham has announced Stage 2 water restrictions will go into effect starting next Monday as drought conditions worsen. It comes as two of the city’s drinking water reservoir levels–Lake Michie and Little River Reservoir–have dropped. What you should know about Stage 2 Water Restrictions in Durham: No spray irrigation of landscapes with city water is allowed. No drip irrigation of landscapes. Car washing is limited to compliant commer…