MODERATE DROUGHT CONTINUES FOR SEACOAST AREA 

Despite some recent rain events, the Seacoast area remains in a Moderate Drought. One rain event, from June 30th to July 1st resulted in three inches of rain, which improved our conditions considerably. It also reduced water demand from a high of 6.15 million gallons delivered on June 21, 2020 to only 3.50 million gallons on June 30th. Water demand in the system picked up again later in July as the weather continued to be hot and dry.

Since 2006, the Welfare Department has collected back-to-school supplies for area children in need. As always, the goal of this project is to level the playing field as much as possible for students, Pre-K to Post Grad, in the Portsmouth community. In prior years, the Welfare Department accepted the donations of goods at City Hall; but this year changes are necessary in the donation program, as in so many other areas.