July 2026 Drought Conditions Continue

While York County is no longer considered to be in severe drought status, 95.70% of the state remains in moderate drought status. According to drought.gov the year-to-date rainfall in parts of the county sits at 19.53 inches, falling significantly short of the historical year-to-date average of 24.18 inches. Making this the 7th driest year to date over the past 132 years.

So what can you do? Be cognitive of your water use! To date no mandatory water restrictions have been put in to place but our systems are being monitored.