County extends burn ban through Dec. 26
While it actually rained Wednesday night and into this morning — the continued drought conditions have led the Chester County Commissioners to extend the county burn ban through Dec. 26.
The ban extends to most forms of outdoor burning. To recap the original ban passed in October: “The open burn ban includes open burning of any combustible material outdoors in either a burn barrel (screened...
Due to drought, county announces open burn ban
At an emergency meeting convened by the Chester County Department of Emergency Services, the Chester County Commissioners have declared a countywide 30-day open burn ban, effective Sunday, October 27, 2024. The County declaration comes at the recommendation of Department of Emergency Services leaders and county fire officials, based on current and forecasted weather conditions, as well as the recent...
DEP expands drought watch to Chester County
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has extended a formal Drought Warning to Chester and Delaware counties, meaning now 38 of the state’s 67 counties are under the watch.
The watch means that officials are asking for 5% reduction of non-essential water use by residents and businesses.
Accordingly, local water companies, including Pennsylvania American Water is asking their...
