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Drought lowers central Arkansas' water supply, prompting voluntary conservation efforts
8+ hour, 41+ min ago (396+ words) CONWAY, Ark. (KATV) " An unusually dry winter and spring have significantly reduced water levels at Brewer Lake, the primary drinking water source for tens of thousands of people in central Arkansas, prompting officials to call for voluntary conservation measures. The…...
Conway Corp. confirms Brewer Lake low after dry winter, begins blending Caldon Creek water
1+ week, 1+ day ago (148+ words) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) " Conway residents received an update from its water supply company as it continues to address reported below normal levels of water in Brewer Lake. Conway Corporation confirmed Tuesday, April 21, that the lake has been impacted by…...
Loud booms in your area? Ice quakes may be the cause
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (112+ words) by Code Red Chief Meteorologist Katy Morgan Have you heard loud "booms" lately? It might be an ice quake, also known as a frost quake. (WZTV) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) " Have you heard loud "booms" lately? It might be an ice…...
Sanders announces $13 million boost for Arkansas water projects
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (288+ words) LITTLE ROCK (KATV) " Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a significant financial boost for Arkansas' water infrastructure, with an additional $13, 680, 374 allocated for water and wastewater projects across the state. This funding, approved by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, will benefit…...
New Arkansas groundwater report reveals slight decline in water levels
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (387+ words) by Kylon Williams | Isley Gooden | Kaelin Clay LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) " Groundwater remains a critical resource for Arkansas, with approximately 71% of the state's water use sourced from aquifers, according to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Wes Ward, Secretary from AGFC,…...