Drought watch for 21 New York counties
8/3/2022 10:57:20 PM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Allegany County, NY
Cattaraugus County, NY
Cayuga County, NY
Chautauqua County, NY
Chemung County, NY
Erie County, NY
Genesee County, NY
Livingston County, NY
Monroe County, NY
Niagara County, NY
Onondaga County, NY
Orleans County, NY
Schuyler County, NY
Seneca County, NY
Steuben County, NY
Suffolk County, NY
Tompkins County, NY
Wyoming County, NY
Yates County, NY
Start Date: 7/29/2022
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Governor Kathy Hochul on July 29 directed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to issue a drought watch for 21 New York counties after consulting with the State Drought Management Task Force and federal partner agencies. New York State is encouraging residents in affected counties, particularly those dependent on private groundwater wells, to conserve water whenever possible during the coming weeks.
New York State Governor (Albany), July 29, 2022
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