End of mandatory drought restrictions in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
6/20/2025 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Bucks County, PA
Doylestown, PA
Start Date: 11/14/2024
- End Date: 6/20/2025
Doylestown Township ended its mandatory drought restrictions after abundant rainfall and cooler temperatures restored groundwater well levels to pre-drought conditions.
Residents were asked to continue to be mindful of their water use.
TAPinto (Hackensack, N.J.), June 20, 2025
Mandatory drought restrictions for all Doylestown Borough Water Department customers were lifted as rain improved the system’s groundwater levels to pre-drought levels, according to the water department. The mandatory water restrictions took effect last fall. According to officials, the borough was moving from a Stage II Drought Warning to a Stage I Drought Watch. If groundwater levels continued to rise through June, all stages would be lifted.
Doylestown, PA Patch, June 3, 2025
Mandatory water restrictions on nonessential water use remained in effect for Doylestown Borough since its drought warning was declared in November 2024. Residents may not use hoses or sprinklers to water shrubs, trees or lawns or wash cars. Area aquifers have not yet recovered after last year’s drought.
Doylestown Township has similar restrictions in place on the use of public water due to the drought.
TAPinto (Hackensack, N.J.), May 20, 2025
The Doylestown Township Municipal Authority issued a drought emergency declaration as groundwater levels declined due to the ongoing drought. Water users were urged to curb their water use by 15% to 20%. Under the declaration, outdoor watering and vehicle washing were prohibited.
PhillyBurbs.com (Philadelphia, Pa.), Nov 14, 2024
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Doylestown, PA Patch
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Mandatory Drought Restrictions Lifted In Doylestown Borough - Doylestown, PA Patch (PA).
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
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Doylestown water authority issues drought emergency declaration. What it means - PhillyBurbs.com (PA).
Thursday, November 14, 2024
https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/local/2024/11/14/doylestown-drought-bucks-county-conservation-emergency-declaration-pa-no-rain/76302003007/.
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TAPinto
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Doylestown Township Lifts Mandatory Drought Restrictions - TAPinto (NJ).
Friday, June 20, 2025
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/doylestown/sections/government/articles/doylestown-township-lifts-mandatory-drought-restrictions.
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TAPinto
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Doylestown Borough Keeps Mandatory Drought Restrictions in Place - TAPinto (NJ).
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/doylestown/sections/government/articles/doylestown-borough-keeps-mandatory-drought-restrictions-in-place.