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Massachusetts in Drought Mode | New Bedford News
Massachusetts is officially in a statewide drought after two years of below-average rainfall, prompting officials to ban nonessential outdoor watering and urging residents to fix indoor leaks — which account for a huge portion of water waste. Businesses are being asked to conduct water audits, while some areas like New Bedford’s water supply remain stable. Though droughts in the 80s and 2016-2017 hit hard, especially for farmers, experts say steady, prolonged rain is key to recovery — not just heavy downpours that cause flooding. And here’s the twist: droughts can actually worsen…
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