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Due to extremely low levels of precipitation in recent months, the state of Massachusetts has declared a drought in several regions of the state.
Massachusetts has declared a Level 3 - Critical Drought in the Central Region. We are implementing a ban on nonessential outdoor water use until the drought declaration is lifted. Please shut down your irrigation system for the season.
Water uses NOT subject to mandatory restrictions include essential watering activities:
Through the Water Management Act, MassDEP regulates the amount of water that all water suppliers in Massachusetts can withdraw from the environment from its sources (e.g. wells). The irrigation schedule will help ensure that our water systems are in compliance
with the WMA permit limits and requirements.
Visit http://www.nsrwa.org/watersmart/greenscapes/ for tips on lawn and garden care. According to Greenscapes:
You can also visit our Lawn and Garden Irrigation Tips page.
Landscapes can thrive with water twice a week or even less.
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