July 21, 2022 - Drought status updated to Critical Level 3 - Secretary Beth Card today declared a Level 3-Critical Drought in the Northeast and Central Regions of the state.
- EEA urges residents and businesses to continue to be extremely mindful of their overall water use, select only native and drought resistant plants for new plantings, and particularly in Level 3 – Critical drought areas to halt all non-essential water use .
- Information on the CURRENT DROUGHT STATUS: HERE
- Additional guidance for private well owners: HERE
- Be mindful of your IN and OUT door water use. Consider guidance provided by the EEA's webpages on water conservation both INDOOR and OUTDOOR water use.
- Address water leaks as soon as possible.
- Keep a supply of bottled water available for drinking consumption as a back-up should you experience a temporary loss of water supply.
- Use caution around BBQs, campfires and other outdoor activities to prevent brush and forest fires.
July 15, 2022 -
Due to four months of below normal rainfall, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Bethany Card declared a Level 2 – Significant Drought in the Connecticut River Valley, Central, Northeast and Southeast Regions of the Commonwealth, and a Level 1 – Mild Drought in the Western and Islands Regions. The Cape Cod Region remains in Level 0 – Normal condition. For more information:
For more information on the current drought conditions, and for technical guidance regarding drought management actions, please visit www.mass.gov/ma-drought-management and for water conservation information, go to www.mass.gov/conservemawater