Drought Watch
Published: Thu, Nov. 10, 2005 12:00AM
Modified Thu, Nov. 10, 2005 03:22AM
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closeMaybe it's the warm weather.
Raleigh remains near the high mark in water usage. When the city enacted voluntary conservation rules in early October, the city was using 60 million gallons a day. A month later, the city has had only a small drop. Here is the daily usage since last weekend:
FRIDAY: 51.7 million gallons
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SATURDAY: 49.7 million gallons
SUNDAY: 51.5 million gallons
MONDAY: 49.4 million gallons
TUESDAY: 51 million gallons
The city doesn't have a specific number to reach, since several days of a soaking rain could improve things.
Perhaps a dip in temperatures will make it easier.
Wednesday's high of 83 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport tied a record set in 1986. On Monday, the temperature at the airport reached 76, matching a four-year-old record.
But a cold front that was expected to pass through overnight should bring temperatures back to normal, with highs today in the lower 60s and lows tonight in the mid-30s, according to the National Weather Service.
Drought Watch is a regular feature with facts, figures and tips for conserving water until the rains come.
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