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City Operating Under a Drought Watch

Tue, 08/22/2023 - 08:00

Effective Tuesday, August 22, the City of Winchester is operating under a drought watch due to recent climatic conditions and water supply levels measured at the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. We are encouraging residents and businesses to help us collectively decrease water use in the City by 5 percent. This will help preserve our local water supply moving forward. 

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