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Some towns implementing mandatory watering bans around Norfolk County, Massachusetts
7/18/2018 12:00:00 AM



CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Norfolk County, MA

Start Date: 7/15/2018 - End Date: 7/15/2018
Received beneficial rainfall over the past week with a total of 2.19 inches, most of which fell in thunderstorms on the 17th (1.56 inches). This has helped slow the short-term dryness but mandatory water restrictions continue in neighboring towns that rely on well water. Larger reservoir systems are not affected. Still seeing some brown spots on lawns in sunny areas. CoCoRaHS Report from Station #Norwood 1.3 NW on 7/23/2018 Past week featured 0.67" of rain which has helped maintain mildly dry conditions. Most of this fell in thunderstorms on July 10. Still seeing dry spots on lawns in sunny areas but shady areas remain green. Neighboring towns which rely on well water have instituted mandatory watering bans. CoCoRaHS Report from Station #Norwood 1.3 NW on 7/16/2018
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