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Map Shows Where Massachusetts Residents Are Asked To "Aggressively Reduce" Water Use Due To Drought
Drought conditions have reached significant or critical levels in much of Massachusetts, state officials said Thursday.
November 8, 2024
BOSTON - Drought conditions have reached significant or critical levels in much of Massachusetts, state officials said Thursday.
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Energy and Environmental Affairs Sec. Rebecca Tepper declared Worcester, Middlesex, Essex and Suffolk counties to be in a Level 3 - critical drought. The rest of the state, aside from Cape Cod & The Islands, are in a Level 2 - significant drought, Tepper said.
"After more than a month of nearly no rain and devastating wildfires, Massachusetts is clearly experiencing significant drought conditions," Tepper said in a statement.
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Massachusetts residents asked to limit water use
The Massachusetts communities in orange are considered to be in a critical drought/Mass.Gov/CBS Boston
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