Water Shortage Response and Stage 1 Conservation

At a glance

• What: voluntary Stage 1 water conservation measures in Forsyth County, implemented in mid-2026.
• Where it stands: Stage 1 continues as of August 10, 2026.
• Next: no later status is in these documents.

Background

• The Water Shortage Response Plan was discussed at the July 13 meeting (per the minutes printed in the August packet).

August 10, 2026 report

• Bill Brewer reported that W. Kerr Scott Reservoir levels had recovered through recent rainstorms.
• North Carolina remained in drought status and Forsyth County would remain in Stage 1.
• Water production was 1.9 million (gallons, as written) higher than the year before because of the drought.

Log

• 2026-08-10 - Utility Commission - Brewer: reservoir recovered, state still in drought, Forsyth stays in Stage 1.