Raleigh's Water Future Without a New Reservoir | Durham News

Raleigh’s facing a water future with growing population and shrinking supplies—no new reservoirs, maybe not even a new dam. A bold alternative? Raise Falls Lake’s water level, unlocking extra gallons without the $380 million price tag of a new reservoir. NC State’s Sankar Arumugam says we’ve already paid $24 million to get 22 million extra gallons—why not tap more? The Army Corps says it’s technically doable but needs serious study and could cost more if the dam needs reinforcement. Meanwhile, the city’s also eyeing a two-foot boost at existing reservoirs and updating drought rules set back in 2012. 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. Sources: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article317170029.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0220c72f4399f8a8 Report issues to [email protected].