Rainy start to October boosts groundwater levels

According to the Suwannee River Water Management District, North Florida received less rain than the historical average in September. (COURTESY SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT)
According to the Suwannee River Water Management District, North Florida received less rain than the historical average in September. (COURTESY SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT)

LIVE OAK — Despite below average rainfall in September, groundwater conditions across North Florida improved by the end of the month and received a further boost from a wet start to October.

The Suwann…