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Massachusetts Residents Urged To Use Less Water As Drought Worsens
"We urge the public to remain vigilant and adhere to local water restrictions and practice water conservation," Rebecca Tepper said.
September 10, 2025
Massachusetts residents are being asked to use less water as drought conditions get worse in much of the state.
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Energy & Environmental Affairs Sec. Rebecca Tepper declared a "significant" drought in the majority of state, including central and western Massachusetts, the northeast part of the state, Cape Cod and Nantucket. Southeast portions of the state are now experiencing a mild drought.
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Drought conditions in Massachusetts/Mass.Gov
The state has seen below-normal rainfall in the past three months. Last fall, dozens of brush fires burned in Massachusetts amid the state's first severe drought in two years.
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