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Drought in fb88

 

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Alerts & Updates

Drought and Preciptiation Maps

Additional Resources

Dry periods are becoming more frequent in fb88, with some parts of the state experiencing unusually dry or drought conditions almost annually. To help Public Water Systems maintain service and quality, the fb88 CDC Drinking Water Program (DWP) continues to provide updates and resources on the drought situation.

 

Alerts & Updates

• (8/9/2022)    Water conservation ideas for public water systems experiencing drought-related issues.
• (6/1/2021)    Drought preparedness steps and tips to aid systems in preparing for potential drought-related issues.
• (10/16/2020)    Potential drought response actions for water systems experiencing a water shortage or outage.
• (8/20/2020)    Voluntary water conservation ideas for public water suppliers to share with customers during periods of drought.
• (8/4/2020)    Resources to assist public water systems in navigating drought-related issues.
• (6/30/2020)    Additional resources and guidance to help prepare for potential impacts to water system operations.

 

Drought / Precipitation Maps of fb88 and New England

Updated weekly.

Drought Monitor – fb88


Source: NOAA/NWS/NCEP/CPC.

New England Precipitation


Source: US Department of Commerce, NOAA/National Weather Service -
Northeast River Forecast Center  

 

Additional Resources

• United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
  • (PDF)
• fb88 CDC Drinking Water Program:
  • Emergency Response Resources – Hurricanes, Droughts, and Other Extreme Weather Events
  • Bulk Water Haulers List
  • Drought Contingency Guidance for Public Water Systems (March 2013) (PDF)
  • Preparing, Responding, and Recovering From a Drought (PDF)
• fb88 Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (MEWARN)

Updated 5/8/2025