WILMINGTON — The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) has lifted Stage 1 Water Conservation Advisory restrictions for all customers.
“Demands on CFPUA’s drinking water systems over the last several days have consistently remained near more typical levels, thanks to more seasonable weather and our customers’ conservation efforts,” the CFPUA announced in a release Thursday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, 1.62 inches of rainfall has been recorded at the Wilmington International Airport for the month of June, only .4 inches from the normal value for this time. Only .63 inches of rainfall was recorded for the entire month of May — nearly 4 inches below the average value.
“CFPUA urges customers to continue to use water wisely,” the release continued. “While we have seen a break from the extended dry spell, data from the Wilmington office of the National Weather Service on Thursday indicate we remain 8 inches below the total rainfall normally received by this time of year.”
New Hanover County also remains in a moderate drought, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council.
“CFPUA staff will monitor conditions throughout the demand-intensive summer months and promptly communicate any changes to our customers,” according to the release.
