List Of All Massachusetts Cities, Towns With Outdoor Water Use Restrictions

With about 25% of Massachusetts now experiencing extreme drought conditions, many cities and towns in the Commonwealth are limiting outdoor water use to reduce water consumption.

Almost every county in Massachusetts is facing critical drought conditions
Photo Credit: *Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs*

David Cifarelli

08/10/2022 10:00 a.m.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) says these restrictions could vary but often include:

Limitations on the hours of the day you may water
Limitations on the number of days per week you may water
Restrictions to automatic sprinklers or irrigation systems
A complete ban on outdoor watering

There are about 160 cities and towns that have issued restrictions and a majority of them are mandatory. You can check the full list by clicking here.

Some other ways to help conserve water during these times include:

Address leaks as soon as possible
Conduct water audits on larger buildings and businesses to identify leaks and potential water conservation opportunities
Minimize the size of where lawns are watered
Harvest rainwater for outdoor watering

More information about outdoor water conservation can be found by clicking here.

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