Central NH Drought Threatens Wells and Farm Water Supplies

Drought has expanded across central New Hampshire, with near-normal snowfall providing only 50-75% of typical water content and about 250 dry-well reports. Limited emergency assistance and worsening seasonal extremes make private wells, livestock water, irrigation, and outdoor-use restrictions important concerns for Alton-area residents and farmers; drought-tolerant soybean research is promising but not yet actionable.