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Connecticut Drought Declared as Maine Faces Water Crisis

10/18/2025

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Connecticut has declared a stage two drought in Fairfield, New Haven, and Middlesex counties, prompting voluntary conservation requests from Connecticut Water.
Becca Dahl, drought coordinator, notes that climate change is increasing drought frequency.
Poland Spring is reducing water withdrawals from several Maine springs due to severe drought affecting over 73% of Maine.
Maine's Department of Environmental Protection may impose further restrictions if water levels drop critically low.

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Connecticut has declared a stage two drought in Fairfield, New Haven, and Middlesex counties, prompting voluntary conservation requests from Connecticut Water.
Becca Dahl, drought coordinator, notes that climate change is increasing drought frequency.
Poland Spring is reducing water withdrawals from several Maine springs due to severe drought affecting over 73% of Maine.
Maine's Department of Environmental Protection may impose further restrictions if water levels drop critically low.