The local Drought Warning has been lifted, according to a press release [pdf] issued yesterday by the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA). A Drought Watch remains in effect. RWSA Board Chairman Mike Gaffney cites the rainfall in the second half of December as the reason for the decision. So what exactly does the switch from Warning to Watch mean? “The City of Charlottesville and the Albemarle County Service Authority,” the press release says, “can consider lifting mandatory restrictions in favor of a voluntary call for continued water conservation.” In other words, please don’t celebrate by running the faucet while brushing your teeth.
 The Sugar Hollow Reservoir dropped to 14.8′ below full on October 25, 2007, which is about the height of a two-story building. This picture was taken in late November. |
Previous "This Just In" articles from this week:
Last-second field goal beats UVA in Gator Bowl [January 2]
Cavs fall to Texas Tech
Kaine stumps for Obama [January 1]
Joins the presidential candidate in Iowa
Tim Kaine for (UVA) president [December 31]
Times-Dispatch columnist speculates on guv’s next act