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Drought Warning Issued for Portion of New York State with Remaining Areas Under a Drought Watch

 

Published: November 18, 2024 at 06:00 p.m.

By: Press Release from NYS DEC

 

Drought Warning Issued for the Catskills, Hudson Valley, and New York City

 

DEC issued a heightened Drought Warning for much of the Catskill, Hudson Valley, and New York City regions. The rest of the State remains under a previously declared Drought Watch.

 

map shpwing drought current conditions in new york state

This map can be also found on DEC's Current Drought Conditions webpage.

 

A "warning" is the second of four levels of state drought advisories ("watch," "warning," "emergency" and "disaster"). There are no statewide mandatory water use restrictions in place under a drought watch or warning but citizens are strongly encouraged to voluntarily conserve water. Local public water suppliers may impose water use restrictions depending upon local needs and conditions.

 

To protect water resources, homeowners in regions under the drought watch or drought warning are encouraged to voluntarily reduce water use and follow these tips:

 

  • Reuse water collected in rain barrels, dehumidifiers or air conditioners to water plants.
  • Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways and sidewalks.
  • Fix leaking pipes, fixtures, toilets, hoses and faucets.
  • Wash only full loads of dishes and laundry.
  • Take shorter showers or fill the bathtub partly.
  • Install water saving plumbing fixtures.
  • Don’t run the tap to make water hot or cold.
  • Wash cars less frequently.

 

New York State Department of Health is in contact with public water suppliers to convey any potential steps they need to take. For water wells that may be affected by drought:

 

  • Contact a registered water well contractor to discuss appropriate options for your individual situation.
  • Check that the well is dry due to drought and no other issues. Sometimes the solution is quite simple, like a broken valve or electrical issue. The only way to definitively tell if a well is dry is to measure the water level in the well.
  • Conserve water year-round to help prevent the effects of drought on water wells.
  • Consider adding a water storage tank to help get through dry periods.
  • Clean or redevelop existing wells.
  • Deepen existing wells or drill a new well. If drilling a new well, properly decommission the old well to protect groundwater quality.

 

 


 

DEC has issued a statewide burn ban until Nov. 30

This burn ban prohibits the starting of outdoor fires statewide for purposes of brush and debris disposal, as well as uncontained campfires, and open fires used for cooking. Backyard fire pits and contained campfires less than three feet in height and four feet in length, width, or diameter are allowed, as are small, contained cooking fires. Burning garbage or leaves is prohibited year-round in New York State. Several municipalities also have burn bans in effect.

For more information about fire safety and prevention, go to DEC's FIREWISE New York web page.

Governor Hochul also issued a related press release. For more information and that full press release, visit the Governor's website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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