Orange County, Towns, and RSA Encourage Residents to Help Conserve Water During Ongoing Drought Adapted from an Orange County Press Release dated July 2, 2026 Orange County, in cooperation with the Rapidan Service Authority, the Town of Orange, and the Town of Gordonsville, is encouraging residents to take steps to help conserve water while our area continues to face drought conditions. 1.Check your home for any leaks. A slow drip can waste as much as 170 gallons of water each day. If you locate a leak, turn off the water supply and make repairs or contact a plumber for assistance. 2.Reducing your shower length by a minute or two can save up to 150 gallons per month. 3.Always run appliances like dishwashers and washing machines with a full load to save water, energy, and detergents. 4.Small changes to personal routines can save a lot of water. Turn off the faucet while brushing teeth, shaving, etc. to save up to 25 gallons a month. 5.When washing cars, use a bucket of soapy water and only run the hose to rinse. Using a commercial carwash that recycles water is even better. Many more ways to conserve water can be found at www.rapidan.org/water-conservation-tips. According to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Orange County has been under a drought warning for an extended period. Currently, there are no required restrictions in place. With our partners, we will continue to evaluate the situation and provide further information and guidance as it develops. While public systems are regularly monitored, residents on private wells should be especially mindful of water conservation at this time. Wells rely on groundwater supplies that can be more vulnerable to periods of limited rainfall. Many of the same water conservation tips are just as beneficial, if not more, for well users.
We appreciate our residents’ assistance with water conservation efforts. Residents on public water systems can contact their provider for additional information.
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OCI July 2026
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