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State Declaration - Level 2 (Significant Drought) Implementation

Water Use Restrictions for Residents and Businesses:
          A. Nonessential outdoor water use is limited to hand-held hoses or watering cans only, to be used one day                a week on Monday before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm.
          B. Fix indoor leaks, such as from toilets, faucets, and showers, which result in more than 60 percent of                          indoor use: and for larger buildings and businesses, conduct water audits to identify areas of leaks and                    potential water conservation opportunities. 

               Nonessential outdoor water use is defined as:
                       1. Watering lawns, plants, trees, and other vegetation, via sprinklers or irrigation system.                                                     Hand-watering is allowed only during the hours in item A above.
                       2. Washing vehicles at any place other than a car wash (business). No fundraising car washes are                                      allowed at this time. 
                       3. Filling or refilling swimming pools.
                       4. Washing of driveways, walks, patios, sidewalks, and gutters.

Massachusetts Drought Alert 09.12.25