Pennsylvania drought watch updated, still in effect for 20 counties
8/24/2023 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Adams County, PA
Berks County, PA
Bucks County, PA
Cameron County, PA
Chester County, PA
Clarion County, PA
Cumberland County, PA
Dauphin County, PA
Fayette County, PA
Franklin County, PA
Fulton County, PA
Huntingdon County, PA
Lancaster County, PA
Lebanon County, PA
Lehigh County, PA
Montgomery County, PA
Northampton County, PA
Perry County, PA
Venango County, PA
York County, PA
Start Date: 8/24/2023
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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced that the drought watch had been lifted for 47 counties, but remained in effect for 20 counties mainly in the southeast part of the state. The 20 counties were Adams, Berks, Bucks, Cameron, Chester, Clarion, Cumberland, Dauphin, Fayette, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Perry, Venango and York. Those in a drought watch are asked to curb their water use by 5% to 10%.
KDKA Online (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Aug 24, 2023
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