Drought warning declared in New Jersey amid persistent dry conditions, wildfires
New Jersey has declared a drought warning as dry conditions continue, asking residents to conserve water voluntarily.
Drought warning declared in N.J. as water storage levels drop, wildfires rage
The Wanaque Reservoir, located in Wanaque and Ringwood along the Wanaque River, has dropped to 45% of its full capacity as of Tuesday according to officials. This image shows the current condition on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Patti Sapone | NJ Advance Media
Murphy Declares Drought Warning, Steps up Conservation Calls
Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a drought warning for all of New Jersey, giving the state a stronger hand in working with water system operators and intensifying calls for water conservation by the public.
N.J. declares drought warning as conditions worsen; state’s biggest water supplier orders mandatory conservation
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a drought warning for the state Wednesday, calling the more than 500 wildfires that erupted since October “staggering,” and coming as water supplies from streams and reservoirs have dropped precipitously with no relief forecast.
New Jersey declares drought warning and urges residents to reduce water use
The dry conditions are part of a broader drought across the Northeast. Nationally, October was one of the driest months on record.
New Jersey issues drought warning as reservoirs dwindle, fires spark
Recent lack of rainfall in the Northeast has led to a severe drought in the I-95 corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts. Some of the worst conditions have been in New York and New Jersey, where Governor Phil Murphy declared a drought warning on Thursday.
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Homeowners and renters across New Jersey are being urged to reduce their water usage because of the state's severe drought.