he Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has expanded its drought watch advisory to 50 counties and 23 cities as dry weather continues to push streamflow and groundwater levels below normal across much of the state.
The advisory, issued Monday, is meant to encourage residents and localities to prepare for potential drought conditions by conserving water and staying aware of changing conditions.
In Northern Virginia, the advisory covers Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince William counties and the cities of Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park.
The Northern Piedmont region includes Culpeper, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock, Spotsylvania and Stafford counties and the city of Fredericksburg.
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