drought
Are new homes and RTP data centers draining Durham’s reservoirs?
Durham’s two reservoirs were just 31% full on Nov. 5. How much water do new homes add to the daily demand, and where do RTP data centers get theirs?
drinking water
Durham water supply falls below 80 days, with rain offering uncertain relief
Durham’s latest figures show reservoirs at 31% capacity and 79 days of readily accessible water. But the data predate Friday’s storm, and another system could develop along the East Coast late next week.
drinking water
Durham begins buying OWASA water as accessible supply falls to 83 days
Durham’s reservoirs are 33% full, and the city’s estimate of readily accessible water dropped by four days. With Stage 3 still possible, Durham has added OWASA water to its supplemental supplies.
drinking water
Durham reservoirs fall to 34% as accessible supply drops to 87 days
Durham’s reservoirs lost another 2 percentage points in four days, and the city’s estimate of readily accessible water fell by three days. Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect as Durham County stays in severe drought.
drinking water
Dry stretch continues as Durham reservoirs slip to 36%
Durham’s reservoirs lost another percentage point during a dry week, but lower demand helped keep the city’s readily accessible supply estimate at 90 days. Stage 2 water restrictions remain in effect.
drinking water
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.
drinking water
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.
durham
Durham slips back into severe drought as reservoirs fall to 43%
Durham still reports 96 days of readily accessible water, but Lake Michie and Little River Reservoir continue to fall. Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect.
drinking water
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?
News
Durham’s reservoirs slip to 45% full despite September rain
September rain hasn’t been enough to stop Durham’s water supply from shrinking. The reservoirs are now 45% full, readily accessible supply has fallen to 96 days, and Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect.
News
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.