A drought watch has been lifted in Armstrong, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Fayette and Indiana Counties.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection made the announcement Tuesday.
“Recent rainfall has brought good news for some counties. Other counties are showing improvements, but still have a little ways to go,” said DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell. “We ask all water consumers on drought watch and warning to remain mindful and continue to voluntarily reduce their water use a modest amount.”
In addition, Huntington and Mifflin Counties were also removed from the watch list.
The drought watch continues for Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Columbia, Cumberland, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, Juniata, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, Union, Warren, and Wyoming counties.
When under a drought watch, residents are asked to reduce water consumption by about 5-10%, roughly three to six gallons per day.