Mebane, NC Faces Critical Water Shortage After Storm Chantal
Jul 11, 2025
United States
Environment
United States
Environment
Mebane, NC, is facing a critical water shortage with less than 2 days of clean drinking water after Storm Chantal. Water demand is expected to double by 2050.
Mebane, NC Faces Critical Water Shortage
The town of Mebane, North Carolina, is grappling with a severe water shortage, possessing less than two days' worth of clean drinking water reserves following Storm Chantal.
The Mebane water system currently provides 2.1 million gallons of water daily to its residents. Projections indicate a significant surge in demand, anticipating a doubling of water requirements by the year 2050, which poses a long-term challenge for the town's water infrastructure.
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