ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Western North Carolina remains under extreme drought conditions, prompting some mountain communities to impose voluntary water restrictions as officials and environmental experts warn of continued dry conditions.
Local experts say small steps — like taking shorter showers or reducing outdoor water use — can help conserve water in reservoirs and creeks and make a meaningful difference over time.
“We are going to continue to have things lower until we really get some significant rain events” said Dr. Casey King, director of sustainability at UNC Asheville…