Forsyth County Calls for Water Conservation | Winston–Salem News

Forsyth County’s utility commission is urging residents to conserve water now—before mandatory restrictions—due to a severe drought and record heat. With the Triad region facing its worst drought in over a decade and Kerr Scott Dam levels dropping dangerously low, officials are asking for simple, everyday habits: limit lawn watering to one hour daily, fix leaks fast, take shorter showers, turn off taps while brushing teeth, and only run appliances with full loads. These aren’t just drought tactics—they’re smart, sustainable habits everyone should adopt. While Raleigh, Charlotte, and Durham have already imposed restrictions, Forsyth is taking a voluntary approach, hoping to avoid mandatory rules and preserve its 50-year streak of never needing them. Rainfall upstream is the key to recovery—and officials are watching closely. 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/4bdf6a9f8ba5b17b