Dated June 23, the joint release from county and municipal partners says four phased centers were announced in 2022 and that Hickory water use is projected at about 1 percent of daily production once sites are fully operating.
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After CW-DMAG declared Stage 2 of the Low Inflow Protocol on May 1, Hickory entered Stage 2 under its Water Shortage Response Plan, with odd/even irrigation days and listed penalties.
Mayor Jerry T. Hodge cites expanding extreme drought and the Jacob Fork River supply as the city issues a voluntary advisory, not a mandate.
CW-DMAG’s May 1 declaration shifts Conover from voluntary conservation to scheduled irrigation, pool limits, and utility-bill surcharges.
The free Catawba County residents-only event takes paint, batteries, electronics, and medications; no trailers, tires, or sharps.
The city said one contaminated cart can send tons of otherwise recyclable material to the landfill.
After April 16 basin indicators met the threshold, Conover seeks a 3-5 percent reduction with odd/even watering days before any mandate.