In terms of demand, the town population this year is reportedly 7 times greater than it was in 25 years ago. Twin Lakes/Hatches Pond less than a mile away with confluence in the nearby park is drained for a construction project. That lake was subject to seasonal eutrophication on a regular basis. The nearest metropolis less than 5 miles away imposed some water restrictions on the 20th. A nearby large agricultural field with large irrigation pond and seasonal irrigation has been converted to residential development within the last few years which also decreased input at a confluence into Hatcher Creek in the nearby park. A big pond at Holly Creek has been filled and a new Health Care facility was constructed a and opened not long ago at the former pond site. Temperatures in the attic (with HVAC plenum and ducts) have recently exceeded 100 F which may create habitat for heat-loving microorganisms and increase workload of the a/c. Burn ban continues statewide due to ground level dryness.
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