Drought 2024 - 2025

Updated 1/21/2025                                                                                                             Drought conditions have not changed from the previous D2 status, Bee Creek (our water source) has regained flowing status, but we are forced to implement a voluntary water conservation measure. We would always like our customers to continue their efforts to use potable (drinking) water in a conservative manner.                                      D2 Severe Drought for our service in Bledsoe County and Van Buren County in these Stages we may have the following conditions in the area.                                                Some of the D2 conditions:                                                                                                Water supply is inadequate for wildlife                                                                                 Some of the D1 conditions:                                                                                                 Agriculture ponds dry up; farmers are hauling water; hay yield is low , Conditions 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 and Water demand is high                                                                 Added to all the conditions for conservation is the freezing temperatures, so please if you need to let your water trickle keep it to a pencil width at the most. Please notify our office if you should notice water running from any meter box.                                                                                                          

  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 questions; 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.