JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) \u2014 The Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority is asking Jackson County customers to reduce water consumption amid “extreme drought” conditions.<\/p>\n
As previously reported<\/a>, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) issued an advisory saying that 47 North Carolina counties are experiencing extreme drought, with most of the rest of the state experiencing severe drought.<\/p>\n DROUGHT CONDITIONS DEEPEN ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. HERE’S THE LATEST UPDATES<\/a><\/p>\n Jackson County has been included in the extreme drought and as a result, the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority is asking residents to be mindful of their water usage.<\/p>\n According to a social media post<\/a>, no restrictions have been put in place, however conservation will help ensure that the water supply remains adequate to meet community needs.<\/p>\n Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority says the following are ways to conserve water:<\/p>\n Shorter ShowersOnly washing clothes when a full load is readyOnly washing dishes when a full load is in the dishwasherAvoiding lawn wateringAvoid washing cars<\/p>\n Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority also says that this is an excellent time to fix leaky faucets or a constantly running toilet that could be wasting water.<\/p>\n If suspicious of a leaking pipe, call 828-586-5189.<\/p>\n As previously reported<\/a>, the city of Marion has issued a Stage 1 Water Shortage Advisory and is asking customers to cut back on non-essential water use<\/p>\n