Durham County moved into the "moderate drought" category last week, as defined by the state Division of Water Resources. Here's how Durham's water supply stands, according to the city water department:
- Days of supply of easily accessible, premium water remaining (Lake Michie, Little River Reservoir): 162 days
- Days in Teer Quarry storage remaining: 15 days
- Days of less accessible water below the intake structures remaining: 48 days
- Total days of supply: 225
