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Worcester remained in a Stage 1 drought as the water stored in the city’s reservoir was significantly below the 24-year average for this time of year, according to the acting city manager, despite good rainfall in September. Reservoir capacity on Nov. 1 was 60.5%, compared to the 24-year average of 77.2%. The water supply was slightly above the trigger for a Stage 1 drought in early November, year-to-date rainfall amounts were still below average and forecasts for the coming months are uncertain. As a result, the city is still in a Stage 1 drought. MassLive (Springfield, Mass.),Nov 14, 2022 Water restrictions remained in effect for Worcester until the end of October as water levels fell in the city’s ten reservoirs, which held 62.4% of capacity on Oct. 9. Worcester Telegram & Gazette (Mass.), Oct 13, 2022 Worcester entered a Stage 1 drought on Aug. 22 as reservoirs neared 72% capacity. Irrigation systems may not be used between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The public is encouraged to conserve by not letting water run in kitchens and bathroom sinks. Other parts of Worcester County have adopted restrictions to conserve water amid the drought. Telegram (Worcester, Mass.), Aug, 22, 2022