Danbury Is In A Stage 2 Drought: Here's What To Do

DANBURY, CT — The State of Connecticut has declared a Stage 2 drought condition. Residents and businesses across the state are being asked to take the following actions to conserve water:

• Discontinue the irrigation of lawns and gardens
• Postpone planting of any new lawns or vegetation
• Minimize overall water use by fixing leaky plumbing and fixtures
• Discontinue washing vehicles and/or equipment

"Due to high temperatures and minimal precipitation, these measures will become mandatory if we do not take action immediately," Mayor Dean Esposito said in an alert issued by his office this week.

There are five drought stages in Connecticut's drought response plan, five being the most severe. Stage 2 is an emerging drought event, which can potentially impact water supplies, agriculture and natural ecosystems.

Connecticut has entered the second stage five times in the past two decades in 2002, 2007, 2010, 2016 and 2020, according to the state's Office of Policy and Management.

"Rest assured, Danbury has an adequate supply of water for drinking and fire suppression but due to these extremely high demands for water, residents may experience occasionally discolored water," Esposito said.