Despite a day of heavy rain in Durham, local water supplies remain under significant strain as drought conditions persist, prompting officials to maintain and expand water conservation efforts across the Triangle.
At Lake Michie, which supplies water to Durham, water levels remain low. Areas that would normally be covered by water are still exposed, illustrating the ongoing severity of the drought and the need for continued restrictions.
City officials said declining reservoir levels led Durham to bypass Stage 1 restrictions and move directly to Stage 2 water restrictions on June 15…