NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Newport News Waterworks, which serves more than 410,000 customers on the Peninsula, is urging voluntary conservation efforts from the community.
Its service area includes Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, York County and portions of James City County. The system depends heavily on seasonal rainfall and watershed conditions to maintain reservoir levels throughout the year.
The voluntary conservation efforts aim to protect the region’s long-term water supply, as persistent dry weather continues to impact local water resources and reservoir replenishment. While current water supplies remain stable and meet all state and federal drinking water standards, early conservation is important for long-term water availability if dry conditions persist…