Water shortage emergency in Appalachia, Virginia
12/12/2023 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Business & Industry
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Wise County, VA
Appalachia, VA
Start Date: 11/14/2023
- End Date: 12/12/2023
Weekend rainfall added an inch and a half of water to Appalachia’s reservoir. Mandatory water restrictions remained in effect.
WCYB Online (Bristol, Va.), Dec 12, 2023
A water shortage emergency was declared for Appalachia last month. Since then, more water is being pumped from the Powell River and two major water leaks have been repaired. Appalachia was in phase one of its contingency plan.
WCYB Online (Bristol, Va.), Dec 5, 2023
A water shortage emergency has been declared for the Town of Appalachia as the water supply was down to 60 days. Businesses were expected to curb their water use by 20%.
WCYB Online (Bristol, Va.), Nov 14, 2023
Sources
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WCYB Online
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Powell River pumping and leak repairs slightly ease Appalachia's water woes - WCYB Online (VA).
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
https://wcyb.com/news/local/powell-river-pumping-and-leak-repairs-slightly-ease-appalachias-water-woes-water-shortage-emergency-contingency-plan-appalachia-town-manager-fred-luntsford-recent-rainfall-drought-condition.
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WCYB Online
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Drought leads to water shortage emergency in Appalachia, Virginia: Residents urged to conserve - WCYB Online (TN).
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
https://wcyb.com/news/local/drought-leads-to-water-shortage-emergency-in-appalachia-virginia-residents-urged-to-conserve-fred-luntsford-town-manager-reservoir-bens-branch-powell-river-mark-quillin-water-plant-superintendent-contingency-plan.
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WJHL TV 11
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Appalachia water shortage unchanged and restrictions remain in place, town leaders say - WJHL TV 11 (TN).
Monday, November 27, 2023
https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/appalachia-water-shortage-unchanged-and-restrictions-remain-in-place-town-leaders-say/.
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WCYB Online
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Appalachia reservoir level rises after rain, but water conservation still necessary - WCYB Online (VA).
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
https://wcyb.com/news/local/appalachia-reservoir-level-rises-after-rain-but-water-conservation-still-necessary-town-of-appalachia-town-manager-fred-luntsford-reservoir-water-woes-drought-conditions-rainfall-weather-environment.
