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County Sees Some Drought Relief; Lake Levels Still Low


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County Sees Some Drought Relief; Lake Levels Still Low

Recent rains and community conservation efforts have provided some drought relief, but local lake levels are still substantially low, Orange Water and Sewer Authority officials say. OWASA representatives say it is fortunate that the number of days left of water for the area increased from 133 days last Monday to 137 days Friday. Cane Creek Reservoir is 16 feet 7 inches below full capacity, and the University Lake lacks 4 feet 9 inches of needed water.

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