The D.C. region, including all of Northern Virginia, is now under a Drought Watch, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) announced today, urging the nearly six million residents to conserve water as much as possible. If conditions worsen, a Drought Warning could be issued, which would come with mandatory limits.

“As officials continue to closely monitor drought conditions in the region, it is important for the public to use water wisely,” COG Executive Director Clark Mercer said in a press release. “With a few simple measures, we can all aid in water conservation efforts and help ensure an adequate water supply for our region.”