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Durham reservoirs sink to 37% despite another round of rain
The city now reports 90 days of readily accessible water. Lake Michie and Little River Reservoir continued to fall, and Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect.
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Durham reservoirs fall below 40% after Isaias brings little watershed rain
A powerful storm affected communities across North Carolina, but Durham’s drinking-water reservoirs got little relief. Readily accessible supply has fallen to 92 days, and officials say Stage 3 restrictions remain possible.
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Durham’s reservoirs are 44% full. Here’s this week’s water supply update.
Stage 2 water restrictions are still in place. How much water does the city have left, and what can you do to help conserve it?
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Durham’s reservoirs 46% full as Stage 2 water restrictions continue
The city reports 103 days of readily accessible reservoir water, but additional reserves bring Durham’s estimated total supply to 170 days.
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Durham brings back $10,000 aid for Fayetteville Street businesses
A yearlong city program will offer money, coaching, training, and technical help to qualifying businesses along the historic corridor.
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Water Demand Increases Despite Growing Lake Levels
Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect for City of Durham water customers as of Aug. 27.
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Durham's Estimated Water Supply Climbs, While Restrictions Remain
Durham had 144 days of readily accessible reservoir water as of Aug. 13, while average demand on the reservoirs fell nearly 11% since July 26.
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Rains are Refilling Durham Reservoirs
As of July 27, Durham Water Management reported 197 total days of water supply.
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Durham's Estimated Water Supply Rises, But Restrictions Remain
As of July 23, Durham reported 175 total days of water supply, based on average demand of 26.42 million gallons per day.
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Lane Closures Possible Near N.C. 54 This Week
Waterline work could affect traffic on Nelson Highway and Stancell Drive from July 20-24.
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City Warns: Stage 3 Water Restrictions May Lie Ahead
Currently, Durham remains under Stage 2 restrictions, but continued high demand and limited rainfall could result in tighter irrigation limits and cuts to outdoor water use.
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Durham Expands Home Repair Assistance Program
City government has committed more than $2.19 million to deliver repairs, improve housing stability, and strengthen neighborhoods.