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Fairfax Water will test the Occoquan Dam Siren warning system on Wednesday, November 20, at 10 a.m.The sirens are intended to alert people near the Occoquan River to seek higher ground in case of a dam failure.

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Virginia Mercury: “Virginia’s State Water Control Board amended regulations last week that will require local governments in the same river basin to work together in crafting plans for water supply and use.”

“Previously, the state allowed local governments to choose whether they wanted to submit such plans independently or work with other localities in a regional approach. Plans must include existing water sources, water use and environmental conditions, any actions being taken to manage water supply and drought response plans, among other information.”