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  1. The town's water sources include Buffalo River, which is the drinking-water source, Harris Creek, and the James River.

Amherst County uses Thrasher Lake to combat regional drought

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What happened

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Due to severe regional drought, the town of Amherst began pumping water from Thrasher Lake, one of three major lakes in Amherst County. The new pump allows the town to draw up to 1 million gallons a day, though officials have been taking about half of that capacity. This pumped water is replenishing dried-up creeks that flow into the Buffalo River.

From wset.com

Why it matters

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The drought necessitated a shift in water sourcing for the town of Amherst, relying on Thrasher Lake to supplement local water flow. This emergency pumping increases operational costs for the town while the county implements emergency water sourcing measures.

The town's water sources include the Buffalo River, Harris Creek, and the James River.

From wset.com

Who's involved

  • AmherstThe town that began pumping water from Thrasher Lake to maintain supply.
  • Thrasher LakeThe lake from which the town of Amherst is drawing water during the drought.
  • Buffalo RiverThe Buffalo River, which receives water from the replenished creeks.
  • Amherst CountyThe county where the drought and emergency water sourcing efforts are taking place.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • AmherstSpeculative

    The town of Amherst might face increased operational costs due to the reliance on pumping from Thrasher Lake.

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The town's water sources include Buffalo River, which is the drinking-water source, Harris Creek, and the James River. All 1 developments

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