Elkins, WV, orders water conservation as a broken line threatens to deplete city supplies by tonight.

Elkins, West Virginia, has issued a mandatory water conservation order due to a break in the raw water line to the Water Treatment Plant. The city warns that the water system may run out by 9 p.m. tonight and urges residents to stop non-essential water usage, such as dish washing, laundry, baths, and showers, to ensure enough water for hospitals and nursing homes. Repairs are ongoing, and officials are optimistic about restoring the water supply.

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