The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection said that it will maintain a statewide drought watch following a meeting this week by the Commonwealth Drought Task Force.
The Harrisburg area may have saw some rain on Friday, but the area and the state as a whole, needs more.a statewide drought watchWhile not required, residents and non-farm businesses are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing nonessential water use.
There are normal ranges for all four indicators. DEP say its makes drought status recommendations after assessing departures from these ranges and comparing this information to historical data. At this time, 18 public water suppliers are asking for voluntary water conservation in their communities:BCWSA New Hope, Bucks CountyDriftwood Boro, Cameron CountyMt. Gretna Authority, Lebanon CountyNWWA Durham Village Res Assoc, Bucks CountyNWWA Pine Run Comm, Bucks CountyThe Hermitage Condo Assn, Bucks County
Water your garden less often. If necessary, water only in the cooler evening or morning hours, and direct the water to the ground at the base of the plant. Focus on new plantings, which have shallow root systems. Older plants may endure dry conditions longer.
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