Stage 1 water emergency declared in parts of Suffolk County

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. -- The Suffolk County Water Authority had declared a stage one water emergency.

Water restrictions had been put in place in parts of Suffolk and Nassau counties within the last week.

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This latest emergency declaration applies to the towns of Southampton, Southold, East Hampton and Shelter Island.

In part, this means residents must stop using all irrigation systems between midnight and 7 a.m. and stop all non-essential water use.

The goal is to ensure there is enough water for emergency needs.

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In:
• Suffolk County