Drought Relief? Not Quite Yet | Wilmington News

Brunswick County’s watering restrictions are loosening, but the drought isn’t over—nearly a third of the county’s still in exceptional drought. Residents now get four days a week to water, split by odd and even addresses, but officials warn against returning to old habits. Smart meters track usage, and those who overwater face fines starting at $50—escalating with repeat offenses. While recent rain offers hope, conservation remains critical to avoid system overload. Community efforts have helped stabilize reservoirs, but officials say the dry spell will linger—and monitoring won’t stop anytime soon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f87ddd5e365fbc2e