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As North Carolina endures its worst drought in 18 years, Forsyth Utilities says following voluntary conservation now can help prevent required restrictions later.

The drought that began in August continues in North Carolina, where roughly 70% of the state is experiencing severe drought conditions. Raleigh and Statesville are among a handful of cities that are currently enforcing water restrictions.

The gathering will include a discussion on the system's systematic flushing program.

Southeast Greensboro residents have continued to speak out about seeing discolored water coming from their faucets.

Large data centers like the ones recently announced in Richmond and Rockingham counties come with significant energy and water needs. Data centers can require 200 megawatts of power or more, and they use millions of gallons of water every day for evaporative cooling.

Infectious disease expert Dr. Christopher Ohl describes Asheville's aging water infrastructure and backup system, both of which were submerged following Helene. He outlines the many uses of water — hydration, sanitation, cooling for hospitals and schools — disease risks following major floods, and health-related impacts of major flooding on individuals and health providers.

Nearly a week after Hurricane Helene brought devastation to western North Carolina, a shiny stainless steel tanker truck in downtown Asheville attracted…

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission recently approved water and sewer rate hikes beginning in July. The move comes following an…

A new multimedia exhibition at Greensboro's GreenHill Center for North Carolina Art highlights environmental stewardship with a focus on water. "H20" will…

North Carolina is awarding $164 million for water and sewer projects around the state. Governor Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that the infrastructure…