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Durham Uses Quarry Water to Battle Drought | Durham News
Durham’s tapping into a dried-up quarry to fight a historic drought—water from Teer Quarry is now pumping into treatment plants to keep up with demand as reservoirs hit record lows. With conservation urged from every household—steaming instead of boiling, scraping dishes, reusing rinse water—officials warn this isn’t just a hiccup, it’s a crisis. Over 250 complaints and three warnings already issued, families are cutting back on sprinklers and playtime. Jordan Lake and Orange Water and Sewer Authority are also helping. The quarry water should start flowing Wednesday—buying time, but not…
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