Water Restrictions Effective May 1st, 2025
In accordance with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP) regulations, water restrictions are in effect as of May 1st, 2025, from Sunday through Saturday between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm. Use of lawn sprinklers and automobile washing are only permitted outside of the specified restriction hours.
The Board of Water Commissioners appreciates everyone's cooperation in conserving water to avoid a total water ban.
If these restrictions are not adhered to, the following fines will be enforced:
1st Offense - Verbal Warning
2nd Offense - $50 fine
3rd Offense - $100 fine
4th Offense - TERMINATION OF WATER SERVICE AND $250 TURN-ON FEE.
The increased demand we have experienced can threaten public safety and the quality of public drinking water. In extreme cases, high water use can threaten the ability of Municipalities to store water for water pressure and fire protection purposes.
Watering during the heat of the day does not help your lawn and wastes water.
If you have a well, please visit the Board of Health, 499 Plymouth Street to obtain a well or irrigation well number. This number must be posted on the front lawn to prevent the Water or Police Departments from stopping at your house to enforce this policy. For questions, you should contact the Water Department by visiting their office at 500 Plymouth Street or calling (781) 293-1733. The Board of Water Commissioners appreciates your cooperation.