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Chambersburg Issues Drought Warning, Urges Water Conservation

3/27/2025

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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, is sounding the alarm with a drought warning as the Long Pine Reservoir dips to just 45% capacity. In response, the Town Council is calling on residents and businesses to cut back on non-essential water use by 10% to 15%. This collective effort is crucial to combat the reservoir's troubling decline.

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Story summary

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, is sounding the alarm with a drought warning as the Long Pine Reservoir dips to just 45% capacity. In response, the Town Council is calling on residents and businesses to cut back on non-essential water use by 10% to 15%. This collective effort is crucial to combat the reservoir's troubling decline.