Drought Alert

STAGE 2 -- INCIPIENT DROUGHT for northern Connecticut (Litchfield, Hartford, Tolland, Windham counties). Residents and businesses in Stage 2 locations are asked to voluntarily take the following measures to aid in minimizing future drought impact:

  • Reduce automatic outdoor irrigation
  • Postpone the planting of any new lawns or vegetation
  • Minimize overall water use by fixing leaky plumbing and fixtures
  • Wash vehicles at commercial sites
  • Those dependent on private wells, fire or irrigation ponds should be especially aware.

Click here to view a current drought map.