Purcellville issues drought watch

The Town of Purcellville has issued a drought watch as dry conditions persist in the region. The Town is asking residents to use water wisely and cautiously. Residents can continue to use wise water measures by avoiding outside watering of landscaping, limiting washing of vehicles, and ensuring no water leaks on owners’ property.

The U.S. Drought Monitor shows Purcellville is in a moderate drought, and water levels are below normal at the Town’s reservoir, which supplies about half of the Town’s daily water production.

The Town’s Water Emergency Ordinance has three stages: Watch, Warning, and Emergency. The Town continues to monitor the drought condition and future rain forecasts closely. It is hoped that rain in the coming weeks will alleviate the drought conditions and eliminate the need for water restrictions.