RAWA asks customers to conserve water during severe drought

RAWA asks customers to conserve water during severe drought

The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor says most of Berks is in a "severe drought."

Reading Area Water Authority urges conservation as Berks County placed under drought warning

The Reading Area Water Authority is asking customers to reduce water use after Berks County was placed under a drought warning by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). In an alert issued Feb. 19, the authority announced a Voluntary Water Conservation Notice for all customers, requesting a 10–15% reduction in water use. Officials said the measure is intended to help preserve water supplies as dry conditions continue acros…