Massachusetts water restrictions number nearly 200
8/24/2022 2:20:49 AM
CATEGORIES:
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Massachusetts
Bristol County, MA
Essex County, MA
Norfolk County, MA
Dedham, MA
Needham, MA
Kingston, MA
Worcester County, MA
Start Date: 8/23/2022
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There were 186 restrictions on non-essential outdoor water use statewide, according to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Drought continued to worsen in Massachusetts, despite recent rain. Many rivers and streams are at record low flows. Photos were presented to the State Drought Task Force documenting the low flow in the Charles River in Needham; exposed infrastructure and rock in Dedham; a dry fish ladder in the Jones River in Kingston; and shallow areas of the Blackstone River in Uxbridge where kayakers have to get out and walk.
NBC Boston (Mass.), Aug 23, 2022
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