Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania American Water is encouraging customers to reduce their water consumption as dry weather conditions continue statewide.
In a statement Wednesday, the company is encouraging residents and businesses to limit nonessential water intake by “10-15%” in response to the Pennsylvania Department of Enviromental Protection’s (DEP) drought water declaration announced Friday.
“Pennsylvania received very little rain over September and October, capping off a dry six months, particularly in the southeast part of the state,” DEP Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley said in the drought declaration Friday. “DEP makes drought declarations based on long-term trends; a rainy week may not lift the drought status for an area. We want residents to be aware of these conditions and be mindful of their water use.”…