Westchewster Insider: Westchester County: WESTCHESTER COUNTY URGES RESIDENTS TO CONSERVE WATER AS DROUGHT WATCH CONTINUES.

 

WESTCHESTER COUNTY URGES RESIDENTS TO CONSERVE WATER AS DROUGHT WATCH CONTINUES.

 

Westchester County Encourages Voluntary Water Conservation From Residents as Drought Watch Continues.

 

(White Plains, NY) – New York City issued a Drought Watch that affects Westchester County water supplies. As part of the Drought Watch, Westchester County residents are asked by the County’s Department of Environmental Facilities to practice water conservation measures. Additional notifications will be made should the Drought Watch escalate to a Drought Warning or Drought Emergency.

 

To support water conservation, the County recommends that residents:

·       Limit lawn and garden watering to early morning or evening hours to minimize evaporation

·       Check and fix leaks in plumbing, faucets, and hoses

·       Run dishwashers and laundry machines only with full loads

·       Avoid washing vehicles or hosing down sidewalks

 

Residents can visit the following sites for drought conservation measures:

https://www.nyc.gov/site/dep/water/water-saving-tips.page

https://www.epa.gov/watersense