Dry enough for you?
With drought stretching from coast to coast, water restrictions are already in effect in many states even before the thirsty summer season begins. Indeed, more than 61% of the nation is now in a drought, the highest percentage in nearly four years, according to the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor.
In all, 45 of 50 states are enduring drought, with only Alaska, North Dakota, Michigan, Connecticut and Rhode Island completely drought-free.
At the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center there, staff members are promoting reusing water from sources like humidifiers, leftover tea and water from boiled eggs, the Corpus Christi Caller Times, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported. Staff are hand-watering plants two to three times per week.
One Arizona town is warning its residents could officially run out of water by July, Fox10 reported. Kearny, Arizona, home to about 2,000 people, is asking residents to conserve by 30%, meaning no car washes, watering your lawn or filling your pool. And if possible, shorter showers and fewer laundry days.
