During #NationalGroundwaterAwarneesWeek, and while all of Massachusetts is still experiencing #drought conditions, it’s a good time to talk about why all this snow and melting hasn’t pulled us out of drought yet.
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| level 2 Drought Condition |
First, the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan looks backward, so the drought declaration issued this week actually reflects conditions from February.
Second, the ground is still frozen in many places, which means snowmelt isn’t soaking into the ground yet—it’s mostly running off. (Though it is creating a great mud season—at least in my yard!)
Third, even after the ground thaws, groundwater recharge takes time. Water must slowly move through soil and rock before reaching underground aquifers.
Hopefully, when the Drought Management Task Force meets in April to review March conditions, we’ll start to see improvement. Until then, the state continues to encourage efficient water use.
For more information on the current drought conditions please visit: https://www.mass.gov/guides/drought-management-in-massachusetts
for water conservation information, go to https://www.mass.gov/conservemawater
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| groundwater recharge takes time |
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