Potable water fill up stations open for dry well owners in Chico, Oroville
The Butte County Department of Water Resources has opened several locations for residential well owners who need water to pick up potable water in Chico and Oroville. Butte County said it will verify residents are using the water for household uses only. On July 20, the Butte County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution proclaiming a local emergency due to increased reports of residential wells going dry from drought conditions. The proclamation has given the county increased access to resources to assist with dry wells.