Drought Update - May 5, 2026

Drought Alert – City of York Due to ongoing dry conditions in the Catawba-Wateree Basin, Low Inflow Protocol (LIP) Stage 2 has been declared as of May 1, 2026. In response, the City of York will implement Phase 2 of its Drought Response Plan beginning May 6, 2026. What this means:

• Voluntary reduction in overall water use
• Mandatory restrictions on nonessential water usage
• Limits on when certain water activities can occur
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Recommended actions for residents:

• Limit household water use to 300 gallons per day
• Reduce lawn and landscape irrigation
• Water only twice per week between 9 PM – 5 AM
• Use handheld devices instead of sprinklers when possible
• Avoid filling pools or water-based recreational equipment
• Do not wash sidewalks, driveways, or buildings

 The City will continue monitoring conditions and provide updates as needed. Questions? Call 803-684-2341 Thank you for doing your part to conserve water during this critical time.