ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – The Western Virginia Water Authority is implementing voluntary water use restrictions for Roanoke and surrounding communities beginning Thursday, July 9, 2026.
As outlined in its contingency plan, the Authority issued the voluntary conservation restrictions for the following areas:
- City of Roanoke
- Roanoke County
- Franklin County
- Botetourt County
- Town of Boones Mill
- Town of Vinton
The Authority is asking all commercial and residential customers affected to voluntarily reduce their indoor and outdoor water use.
“The Drought Contingency Plan is based on water levels in the Carvins Cove Reservoir during different months of the year,” the Authority said…