Suffolk County Water Authority is facing record demand for water. October marked the highest water usage on record for the authority.
Long Island is experiencing unusually dry weather, creating ideal conditions for brush fires. Firefighters responded to a fire at the Massapequa Preserve on Thursday, likely fueled by the dry conditions.
Officials are urging residents to take steps to prevent fires, such as keeping a fire extinguisher near grills and fire pits, avoiding burning on windy days, and fully extinguishing fires with water and stirring the ashes afterward. At the same time, the “We have unprecedented demand. The month of October here at the Suffolk County Water Authority was the largest demand for water we’ve ever had,” said Joseph Pokorny, of the Suffolk County Water Authority.
To help conserve water, the authority is asking residents to follow the odd-even watering schedule, even outside of the summer months, and avoid watering lawns if possible.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Suffolk County water quality on the ballot as voters consider Proposition 2Voters in Suffolk County will decide on Proposition 2, which would convert cesspools to tanks connected to the sewer system.
Read more »
Suffolk County's Proposition 2 aims to improve water quality by funding sewersClean water is on the ballot in Long Island's Suffolk County. Proposition 2 asks voters to approve a small new sales tax to protect drinking water and waterways.
Read more »
Schools closed, boil water advisory in Somerville after water main breakSome schools and businesses are closed and a boil water advisory is in effect after a water main break in Somerville on Wednesday morning.
Read more »
Water main break in Somerville, N.J. forces schools to close, most residents without any waterA water main break in Somerville, New Jersey has left most of the borough without any water.
Read more »
Somerville, NJ water main break closes schools, boil water advisory issuedAll schools in Somerville, New Jersey are closed on Wednesday due to a major watermain break.
Read more »
Brown water, extreme chlorine smells: E. Coli found in Floresville water sparks outrageForty-five homes in a Floresville, Texas subdivision depend on a well for water, but they tell KSAT that for about two years now, the water quality has them afraid for their health.
Read more »