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DEP Declares Statewide Drought Watch

News Date: Friday, June 16, 2023

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PA residents encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use.
Following a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a statewide drought watch. While not required, residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use.