DROUGHT WARNING

This is a message from the Maidencreek Township Water Authority.  Governor Josh Shapiro has issued a drought warning for all of Berks and Schuylkill Counties on November 6^th.    Under a drought warning, we ask that our customers begin a voluntary water use reduction of 10 to 15 %.  Currently our groundwater well sources are just beginning to show lower groundwater levels.  If the drought continues, we could experience rapid drops in our groundwater supply levels.  If you have any leaking water fixtures or leaking toilets, we ask that you make it a greater priority to repair.  We also ask that you refrain from any unnecessary use of water.  Please limit washing of vehicles and the watering of lawns.  Under a drought warning, we ask our customers to voluntarily reduce water use.  If our customers are proactive now, this may reduce the need for mandatory restrictions if we continue to remain in a drought.  Please remember a quote from Benjamin Franklin “When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.”