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Leaders push for more conservation

Water is still precious, they say.

Updated: May. 14, 2008 2:44 AM | Full story

Cities review drought lessons

Those who think growth was the culprit in the Triangle's recent water shortages may be disappointed when Raleigh's public utilities director addresses regional water managers.

Updated: May. 12, 2008 8:30 AM | Full story

Lake level won't stay up

Despite the hopes of Raleigh leaders and the impression of a local congressman, the Army Corps of Engineers will not let Falls Lake stay a foot higher than normal, corps officials said Tuesday.

Updated: May. 7, 2008 8:50 AM | Full story

Durham adopts tiered water rates

Water users will pay higher rates starting July 1, the City Council decided Monday night, against the objections of the local Chamber of Commerce and one council member.

Updated: May. 6, 2008 3:00 AM | Full story

Drought is officially over, but what have we learned?

The drought's gone, at least for now, and spring finds the Triangle in just "abnormally dry" conditions.

Updated: May. 6, 2008 5:28 AM | Full story

What lessons has drought taught?

Almost a year ago, just after Memorial Day, the drought became official for the Triangle.

Updated: May. 5, 2008 1:25 AM | Full story

If Falls level too high, rain is the risk

Q: Why is the Corps of Engineers releasing water from the Falls Lake dam? Shouldn't they be saving it for summer?

Updated: May. 2, 2008 2:44 AM | Full story

Wet, but no rerun of Sunday

A line of showers that moved through the Triangle Monday night didn't pack the punch forecasters predicted.

Updated: Apr. 29, 2008 5:46 AM | Full story

Boaters and fishers fall in love with a full lake

After a long drought brought a record 10-foot drop at Falls Lake, the reservoir's level has risen to normal just as spring blossoms, drawing relieved recreational users back.

Updated: Apr. 26, 2008 3:38 AM | Full story

2 bottle up Raleigh plan to reuse water

Saving Raleigh drinking water is pitted against concerns of fairness to all customers.

Updated: Apr. 25, 2008 7:43 AM | Full story

Drought aid offered to N.C. farmers

State Briefs: Farmers hurt by the drought can tap into a $6 million fund to help them recover and prepare for the growing season.

Updated: Apr. 23, 2008 3:02 AM | Full story

Two doubt fairness of water reuse

Thirteen months after the City Council unanimously agreed to spend $86 million to pipe treated wastewater for irrigation across the city, several former supporters of the project are now questioning whether it is a wise use of taxpayers' money.

Updated: Apr. 22, 2008 5:27 AM | Full story

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