COMMENTARY: ‘Safe Yield’ from City's Water Reservoir Won’t Meet Future Demands

Water rates will likely increase due to over-reliance on backup sources and neglected infrastructure

Waller Mill Reservoir in Williamsburg supplies most of the City’s water, and also provides a place for outdoor recreation like hiking, boating and fishing. (Photo Credit: George Arbogust)

As the summer of 2024 heated up and rain disappeared for what seemed like months, the resiliency of the local water supply became an issue of concern. Specifically, whe…