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🌱 Why Amazon’s water discharge plan has Lake Anna neighbors on edge

Louisa, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Louisa? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Amazon’s water discharge plan has Lake Anna neighbors on edge
  • See what water uses are now banned in Louisa County.
  • Want to ride a historic steam train from downtown Louisa?

Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What happens when you tell an egg a joke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Sunshine; hot, less humid, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. DEQ meeting about data center water discharging into Lake Anna tributaries turns contentious (12onyourside.com) — Louisa County residents are watching closely as state regulators weigh a permit allowing Amazon Web Services to discharge treated cooling water into Sedges Creek, which feeds Lake Anna. A DEQ hearing at Louisa County Middle School turned tense when most attendees learned they couldn’t speak, leaving many locals frustrated and still worried about long‑term impacts on water quality and temperature.
   

2. Louisa County imposes mandatory water restrictions as drought continues (29news.com) — Louisa County has enacted mandatory water restrictions for customers on four public well systems serving Zion Crossroads, Lake Anna and nearby areas, limiting lawn watering, car washing, pool filling and more. Private wells are exempt but officials urge everyone to conserve as drought conditions persist and fines are possible for violations until rainfall improves supplies.
   

3. Full steam ahead: The N&W 611 is chugging into Louisa County (nbc12.com) — A historic steam locomotive ride is coming right to downtown Louisa, with excursions departing the renovated Louisa train depot and rolling through local countryside later this month. Residents can choose a 90‑minute Louisa route or a special July 5 extended trip over Afton Mountain, with the famed N&W 611 leading part of the journey.
   

4. Water skiers flock to Bumpass Buoyfest (cbs19news.com) — Professional and amateur water skiers are converging on Louisa County this weekend for the free, two‑day Bumpass Buoyfest tournament, and spectators are welcome. Families can watch high‑level skiing, enjoy food, drinks and live entertainment, and are encouraged to bring beach chairs, sunscreen and plenty of enthusiasm for a relaxed lakefront atmosphere.
   

5. Supervisors approve new advanced EMT position (fluvannareview.com) — Fluvanna supervisors have created a new advanced EMT position to better recognize training and responsibilities, while approving budget shifts to fund higher pay. They also heard from VDOT’s Louisa residency engineer about road maintenance concerns and learned that refinancing James River Water Authority debt could save up to $281,000 shared between Fluvanna and Louisa counties.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday June 11
  • Read and Rhyme story time
    Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
    10:30 am
  • Louisa Chess Club
    Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
    11:30 am
  • Summer Movie: How to Train Your Dragon (2025, PG)
    Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
    2:00 pm
    • Friday June 12
  • Music Trivia →
    Tim's at Lake Anna Restaurant & Crabhouse, 200 G Boardwalk Wy, Mineral
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Atlantic Constructors, Inc. posted a job opening for Plumbing Superintendent in Louisa. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Louisa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Louisa here.

Ok Louisa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It cracks up (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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