HARRISBURG, Pa (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - Several Western PA counties are among those under a drought watch, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.
Armstrong, Butler, Fayette and Indiana are among 16 across the state under the watch.
“We’re asking residents in these 16 counties to use water wisely and follow simple water conservation tips to ease the demand for water,” said DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell.
In a release, the DEP suggests the following measures for residents in the affected counties to help conserve water:
- Run water only when necessary. Don’t let the faucet run while brushing your teeth or shaving. Shorten the time you let the water run to warm up before showering. Use a bucket to catch the water and then reuse it to water your plants.
- Run the dishwasher and washing machine only with full loads.
- When watering your garden, be efficient and effective: Water in the evening or morning, and direct the water to the ground at the base of the plant, so you don’t waste water through evaporation.
- Check for household leaks. For example, a leaking toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water daily.
- Replace older appliances with high-efficiency, front-loading models that use about 30 percent less water and 40-50 percent less energy.
- Install low-flow plumbing fixtures and aerators on faucets.
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