State environmental officials are urging Marylanders and businesses to reduce water use when possible as the department has expanded drought watches and warnings across the state. The Maryland Department of the Environment made the announcement Monday, noting there have been six months of below-average rainfall and "virtually no rain this autumn."
With 0.57 inches of rain, the Hagerstown area just had its fourth driest October dating back to 1898, according to local weather observer Greg Keefer's website at https://i4weather.net. November also has been dry, with another 0.57 inches as of Sunday.
The state has not issued any mandatory water restrictions, though the Town of Oakland in Garrett County in far Western Maryland announced earlier this month some restrictions on water use. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources also continues to have a statewide burn ban in effect.
It's been dry here. Fortunately our water supply doesn't depend on rain.
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