Drought emergency for the City of Winchester, Frederick Water in Virginia
9/8/2023 6:28:31 PM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Frederick County, VA
Stephens City, VA
Winchester City, VA
Winchester, VA
Start Date: 9/8/2023
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Ongoing drought and declining groundwater and streamflows led the City of Winchester to declare a Drought Emergency. Frederick Water shares a mutual water purchase agreement with Winchester, and upgraded its Drought Warning to a Drought Emergency. Residential customers were urged to curb their water use by 20% and non-residential customers should reduce their usage by 25%.
WJLA (Washington, D.C.), Sept 8, 2023
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