US EditionSouth Florida drought prompts water shortage warnings, burn bans
The South Florida Water Management District warns groundwater levels are in the lowest 10th percentile, urging conservation to prevent mandatory restrictions this dry season.
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DROUGHT LOWERS BISCAYNE AQUIFER, RESULTING IN A WATER SHORTAGE WARNING
A lack of rainfall and increased water demand have led the South Florida Water Management District to issue a water shortage warning for the Florida Keys and neighboring counties. Drought conditions have led to low water levels in the underground Biscayne Aquifer, located in Miami-Dade County. The aquifer serves southern Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and […]
For weeks, residents of South Florida focused their attention on the low temperatures that affected the region, bringing with them days of blue skies, clear and with little rain. The water shortage warning issued on February 5 by the Southern Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) shifted the focus to a new reality: much of the region is in severe drought conditions. The areas closest to the coast, including the counties of Miami-Dade and Mon…
Residents asked to conserve water as drought worsens
Miami-Dade County is asking all residents to conserve water as the ongoing drought continues to worsen with little rain in the forecast. The message followed a Water Shortage Warning issued by the South Florida Water Management District on Saturday triggered by ongoing drought conditions and increased water usage. Similar warnings have also been issued for Collier, Glades, Highlands, Lee and Monroe counties. Ongoing drought conditions because o…
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