Whiteville Issues Voluntary Water Conservation Request Amid Extreme Drought

Whiteville issues voluntary water conservation request amid extreme drought

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — The City of Whiteville is asking residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce water use by 10% as extreme heat and worsening drought conditions continue across Columbus County. City officials announced Friday that a Stage 1 Voluntary Water Shortage Alert is now in effect. Columbus County is currently classified as Drought Level 3 (D3) – Extreme Drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Officials emphasized that t…

City Enacts Voluntary Water Measures

City of Whiteville officials today (July 17) announced that residents are being urged to cut water usage by ten percent due to the ongoing drought. Emergency Management Director Hal Lowder