Sharon limits outdoor watering as Massachusetts drought continues
Sharon residents may water outdoors only with handheld hoses before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. The mandatory restriction is scheduled through October 1.
Sharon residents may water outdoors only with handheld hoses before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. The mandatory restriction is scheduled through October 1.
Winston-Salem’s voluntary water conservation request remains active as dry conditions continue, asking customers to limit outdoor watering and reduce waste.
Recent rain has not erased Jackson County’s July 14 extreme-drought classification. North Carolina officials urge conservation and utility-specific checks.
Raleigh remains under Stage 1 water rules, but a July 7 ordinance gives the city manager more flexibility to impose tougher limits if conditions worsen.
Sullivan’s new municipal well may improve long-term water resilience, but testing, water-quality review and operating approval still lie ahead.
Lancaster’s mandatory outdoor watering restrictions remain in effect July 26 amid Central Massachusetts’ Level 2 drought, with limits set through Sept. 30.
Aurora’s Stage 1 drought restrictions remain active as Aurora Water flags nine APS sites and the district cites an approved conservation plan.
Drought.gov shows 0 people affected by drought (Data Valid 07/21/26). NWS warned Nacogdoches–Angelina of extreme heat (TXZ152/TXZ165); TFS is building a new office.
Westerly lifted its “total” outdoor residential water ban, but odd/even watering rules remain until further notice for Westerly Water customers.
El Niño is forecast to strengthen for July–September 2026. WMO/NOAA updates raise odds of heat, drought, and heavy rain—key inputs for humanitarian readiness.
Aurora Stage 1 drought rules start immediately: outdoor irrigation is limited to two days weekly and not permitted 10 a.m.–6 p.m., with enforcement escalation.
USGS shows San Carlos Reservoir behind Coolidge Dam at 211.2 acre-feet (6:30 a.m. MST July 17); Reuters calls it under 1% full as Arizona drought tightens water buffers.
Starting July 1, 2026, Loris enters severe drought rules, restricting non-essential water use and charging surcharges after monthly usage exceeds 6,000 gallons.
Tampa FL – Drought restrictions stay in place through Oct. 1, 2026. Here’s your address-based watering day, allowed hours, and key exceptions.
Temple Terrace residents must follow Modified Phase III “Extreme” outdoor watering limits through Oct. 1, 2026—one day a week based on your address ending.
Manchester’s Level 1 drought response is voluntary conservation, not new bans. City says no mandatory restrictions—follow the 4 p.m.–10 a.m. watering window.
Raleigh City Council approved July 7 changes that give the city manager flexibility to move to Stage 2 sooner if use stays high. Stage 1 still applies.
Cohasset MA – Cohasset’s Water Department posted drought-warning watering limits (no irrigation; hand-hose windows; no Sundays) plus a total outdoor ban.
Charlotte Water says crews finished a 12-inch Queens Road main repair, but restoration, detours, and mandatory Stage 2 drought limits continue for customers.
Raleigh NC – Stage 1 water restrictions are still in effect as dry conditions continue, with outdoor watering limited and Falls Lake still below the city’s trigger for lifting the rules.
Cohasset began mandatory outdoor watering restrictions June 30, banning irrigation and limiting hand watering while fines apply for violations.
Tampa FL – The drought order stays in force through Oct. 1, keeping one-day-a-week watering and narrow hours in place for Tampa homes and HOAs.