Guidance Offered For Area Residents, Businesses Regarding Ongoing Dry Conditions – Patch.com

October 28, 2020

Hartford, Tolland, Windham and New London Counties are currently experiencing conditions consistent with a Stage 3 or "Moderate" drought. The State has received increasing reports of low water levels in private wells, streams, agricultural water supplies and fire suppression ponds in the Stage 3 counties, particularly in eastern Connecticut. Conditions can vary locally within the Stage 3 area. In order to avoid further stress on the water supply and to reduce the potential for other threats that commonly occur as the result of a drought, residents and businesses in Stage 3 counties are being asked to voluntarily take the following measures:

In the event that drought conditions continue to worsen, the State is prepared to implement targeted emergency response procedures in effected areas. We will continue to provide updates as they become available. For more information visit http://www.ct.gov/waterstatus.

This press release was produced by the City of Avon. The views expressed here are the author's own.

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