North Carolina city orders mandatory water cuts as drought drags on, repeat violators risk shutoff

North Carolina city orders mandatory water cuts as drought drags on, repeat violators risk shutoff

Because drought has continued to reduce available supplies, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, has begun limiting how residents can use water. According to ABC11, mandatory Stage 1 conservation rules took effect on June 22, and city officials said repeated violations can ultimately lead to a water service shutoff. What's happening? The benchmark, officials said, is to "achieve a minimum 10% reduction in average daily water use to protect the water sup…