HARRISBURG – Drought watches continue to be issued in our region. The state DEP announced Wednesday Columbia County has been added to the list of counties on a drought watch. The DEP says drought watch county consumers are asked to reduce their individual water use 5-10 percent, or a reduction of three to six gallons of water per day. Water supplies in those counties continue to be notified as well.
There are now 30 counties under a drought watch, including all other Valley counties – Northumberland, Union, Snyder and Montour.
Clinton, McKean and Potter counties are on a drought warning.
