Drought Can Affect Your Water Supply

Drought is happening now in Vermont. If you use a private well, look for signs of low water supply like sediment, a difference in the color of your water or other changes to your water. Learn what to do if your well is running dry.
See if there are water shortages in your area or report a shortage.
Drought conditions happen when there is not enough rainfall at the right times of year to replenish the ground and surface waters. Vermont typically has enough rainfall, but some years can be dry and may lead to drought. Drought can happen any time of year and can cause groundwater levels to lower.
You can see if there are drought conditions in your county using the National Integrated Drought Information System.