Suffolk officials to issue water emergency amid severe drought

Suffolk officials to issue water emergency amid severe drought

Water flies from a sprinkler watering a lawn, in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, May 10, 2022. California's water usage jumped nearly 19% in March during one of the driest months on record, state officials announced, Tuesday, May 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Suffolk officials are set to issue a water emergency amid Long Island’s severe drought.

The Suffolk County Water Authority says it will be issuing a Stage 1 emergency starting Friday.

Officials are urging all customers to stop nonessential water use, and more importantly stop the water of lawns between midnight and 7 a.m

Water Authority officials say it’s crucial that their water system has enough pressure.

(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)