Drought Emergency triggers immediate mandatory water use restrictions
Published on September 08, 2023
Due to record low water levels in the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, the City of Winchester is declaring a Drought Emergency effective at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023. Since mid-August, the water volume in the North Fork of the Shenandoah River has averaged five to ten percent of normal volume, potentially threatening Winchester’s water supply.
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