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HARRISBURG — 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
DEP officials have issued a statewide drought watch, asking residents to voluntarily conserve water after a spring with little rainfall.
York County recently enacted a burn ban this week, citing similar drought concerns. That ban was updated Monday to restrict the use of fireworks.
All of Pennsylvania is now under a statewide drought watch after the recent spell of dry weather.
All of Pennsylvania is now under a statewide drought watch after the recent spell of dry weather.