Municipalities across the Catawba Valley have issued statements regarding the issuance of required compliance of the the declared the Catawba-Wateree River Basin Stage 2 Low Inflow Protocol (LIP) due to ongoing extremely dry conditions across the region.
Each month during drought periods, CW‑DMAG evaluates lake levels, streamflows, groundwater, and other conditions. In the LIP, drought stages are determined by the following three indicators: (1) how much water is in the reservoirs, (2) how much water is flowing into the reservoirs, and (3) the U.S. Drought Monitor, a government site that indicates areas experiencing a drought and the drought’s severity. As of May 1, these indicators met the threshold for a Stage 2 declaration.
What Stage 2 Means
Stage 2 is the third of five drought stages and marks a shift from voluntary conservation to mandatory restrictions. While this stage does not indicate an emergency, it does require coordinated action from the community to protect the region’s shared water supply.
Stage 2 is the third of five drought stages and marks a shift from voluntary conservation to mandatory restrictions. While this stage does not indicate an emergency, it does require coordinated action from the community to protect the region’s shared water supply.
The goal of Stage 2 is to reduce overall water use by 5-10% to preserve reservoir storage, sustain downstream flow needs, and ensure drinking water availability across the basin until conditions improve.
Your cooperation is essential. By following the required restrictions now, we help safeguard water resources for everyone who relies on this shared system.
Customers who do not follow the mandatory restrictions will face fines and disconnection of water service.
A Regional, Cooperative Effort
The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW‑DMAG), formed in 2006, brings together public water suppliers, industrial users, state and federal agencies, and Duke Energy to make coordinated decisions that protect the region’s shared water resources.
The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW‑DMAG), formed in 2006, brings together public water suppliers, industrial users, state and federal agencies, and Duke Energy to make coordinated decisions that protect the region’s shared water resources.
More Information
For addition information specific to your area visit your local city or counties website or social media pages.
To learn more about drought conditions, Stage 2 restrictions, and conservation tips visit the Catawba-Wateree Water Management Group at www.catawbawatereewmg.org
To learn more about drought conditions, Stage 2 restrictions, and conservation tips visit the Catawba-Wateree Water Management Group at www.catawbawatereewmg.org