Chester County officials are asking residents and businesses to be mindful of their water usage amid a continuing drought warning.
On Thursday, June 4, county officials issued a release asking water consumers to voluntarily reduce their daily water usage by 10% to 15%, approximately six to nine gallons per person, according to an NBC10 Philadelphia report.
Despite recent rainfall and heavy winter snowfall, groundwater recharge has remained weak from November 2025 through March. Instead of recharging during that time, groundwater levels — which help promote streamflow — continued to decline, leaving streams well below normal levels throughout Chester County, according to a news release issued by the county…