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Homeowners are not required to inspect their septic systems until they sell their home, meaning deteriorating systems could go unnoticed.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service established a containment line behind several homes in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court.

Montgomery County has a 30-day ban starting Saturday. Delaware County's went into effect last week.

The notice comes after the state declared a drought warning Wednesday as the region faces record-low rainfall, leading to the driest conditions in the past 120 years.

With destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such big blazes are relatively rare.

Water supplies have worsened since last week in some locations, and about 40% of water providers are experiencing above-average demands for water.

On Sunday, Philadelphia’s Air Quality Index was rated in the orange category for high amounts of particulate matter.

The number of wildfires in New Jersey over the past two weeks is more than eight times greater than the same timeframe last year.

Lack of significant rainfall since August contributed to the dry conditions, which prompted the state to impose strict restrictions on outdoor fires.

The Philadelphia area is facing record dry conditions. Meteorologists say months of rainfall is needed.

Philadelphia County has seen just 25–50% of the normal precipitation for this time of year.

The Garden State has been dry since “a lot of rain” fell in August. Officials are asking people to conserve water voluntarily.

New Jersey declared a drought watch last week, asking people to voluntarily conserve water. For those at Duffield's Farm in Sewell, the weather has been challenging.

The decision comes following weeks of record low rainfall, making the state abnormally dry.

The animal shelter is waiving adoption fees through Oct. 16 for adult cats and dogs to make room for the Hurricane Milton-affected cats.