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Massachusetts Drought Status

The Massachusetts drought status map has designated some regions with Aquarion water systems in drought. Let's use our water resources wisely to ensure adequate supplies for drinking, fire protection, and overall public health.

Aquarion Water Systems with Nonessential Outdoor Water Use Restrictions

For Millbury and Oxford Customers

Drought Level - Level 1 Mild Drought

  • Nonessential outdoor water use is allowed one day per week
Last Digit of Your Address NumberNonessential Outdoor Water Use Is Allowed Only at the Following Times
0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 (even numbers)Sunday 
Before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm
1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 (odd numbers)Saturday 
Before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm
No address numberSunday  
Before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm

 

For Dover (Including Springdale Farms) and Ponds of Plymouth Customers

  • Nonessential outdoor water use is allowed two days per week
  • In effect from May 1 to September 30 unless drought is declared
  • Nonessential outdoor water usage is restricted by the Water Management Act Permit to two days per week due to historically high water usage, as measured by residential gallons per capita per day (rgpcd).  Water usage has exceeded the state standard of 65 rgcpd.
Last Digit of Your Address NumberNonessential Outdoor Water Use Is Allowed Only at the Following Times
0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 (even numbers)Sunday & Wednesday 
Before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm
1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 (odd numbers)Saturday & Tuesday
Before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm
No address numberSunday & Wednesday 
Before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm

 

For Pinehills Customers

  • Nonessential outdoor water use is allowed two days per week
  • In effect from May 1 to September 30 unless drought is declared
Last Digit of Your Address NumberNonessential Outdoor Water Use Is Allowed Only at the Following Times
0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 (even numbers)Sunday & Wednesday 
Before 7:00 am and after 7:00 pm
1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 (odd numbers)Saturday & Tuesday
Before 7:00 am and after 7:00 pm
No address numberSunday & Wednesday 
Before 7:00 am and after 7:00 pm

 

For Sheffield Customers

  • No water use restrictions
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