Drought 2024 Update

Updated 10/1/2024
Drought condi????ons have changed and we are no longer in a voluntary water conserva????on measure for
potable (drinking) water. We would always like our customers to con????nue their efforts to use potable
(drinking) water in a conserva????ve manner.
We are now in D1 Moderate Drought for Bledsoe County and D0 Abnormally Dry for Van Buren County
Stages of Drought and in these Stages, we may have the following condi????ons in the area.
Some of the D1 condi????ons;
Agriculture ponds dry up; farmers are hauling water; hay yield is low
Condi????ons are very dusty
Fire danger increases; burn bans are implemented
Leaves fall early
More insects and voles are observed, although mosquito numbers are down; disease spreads in trout,
fish hatchery closes
Water demand is high
Some of the D0 condi????ons;
Honey produc????on is down; fewer plants are available to pollinate
Lake and pond levels begin to lower
As always your understanding and compliance are essential in helping us manage the situation. Thank
you for your support and patience as we work through these challenges.
Please contact our office if you should have any ques????ons;
Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm 423-881-5065
Please follow the Drought at Tennessee | U.S. Drought Monitor (unl.edu) The maps are updated every
Tuesday and posted every Thursday.