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Amherst ends staffed pump hours at Stonehouse Lake
The county says people with their own pump and tank may remove up to 250 gallons at a time for agricultural use during normal park hours.
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The staffed operation has ended
Amherst County says staffed pump hours at Stonehouse Lake have ended. People who have their own pump and tank may continue to remove up to 250 gallons of water at a time for agricultural purposes during normal park hours.
The county says anyone seeking more than 250 gallons should contact the County Administrator’s Office at 434-946-9400 for approval. The notice also says users assume all liability associated with use of the water.
Do not extend the notice beyond its terms
The county notice does not characterize the water as drinking water, guarantee access, supply equipment or authorize removal outside normal park hours. Confirm current park access and any equipment or site rules before traveling.
Use another responsible source for livestock, crop, treatment or potable-water decisions. An allowed agricultural withdrawal is not a laboratory result or a promise about water quality at a home, farm or business.
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Official county page checked November 4, 2026 for the end of staffed hours, own-equipment rule, 250-gallon limit, agricultural purpose, park-hours boundary, approval number and liability statement.
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