Officials in Heard County say vandals over the weekend tampered with 15 fire hydrants in the area, and released at least one-million gallons of water. The suspects could face up to 10 years in prison. Federal Homeland Security laws prohibit tampering with a public utility.
Heard County is one of four in the state banning all outdoor watering. The county recently has had its two main sources of water nearly dry-up, and has had to buy water from neighboring Carroll County.
Heard County is one of four in the state banning all outdoor watering. The county recently has had its two main sources of water nearly dry-up, and has had to buy water from neighboring Carroll County.
