Watering Guidelines

The following are the three levels of water conservation efforts that are in place with all municipal and District Water users.

According to the policy Levels listed below, automatic watering sprinkler systems may operate during any hours on the days that allowed for outside water use.

Level One: Odd/Even by house address
Even numbered homes may water outside on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Odd numbered homes may water outside on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Level Two: Same watering schedule except outside water use is by hand and no automated sprinklers or irrigation devices are allowed. Only hand held hose use. Hoses should be equipped with devices to stop the flow of water when not being used.

Level Three: NO OUTSIDE WATERING IS ALLOWED AT ANYTIME
Level Three is an emergency action due to severe drought.

Violations of any level may cause fines and continued violations may result in the shut-off of water services in severe drought conditions. Our hope is for careful and considerate use of this precious resource so that Level Two or Three are not necessary.

Please post the enclosed reminder card so you can refer to it for the days you are allowed to use water outside.

With this notification we are at a Level One Conservation use. We will advertise and post throughout the community the Outside Water Use. Should a total ban be necessary and let’s all hope we can avoid this, an emergency notification will be mailed to all users. Level Two Conservation will be advertised and community signs posted.

Level Three: NO OUTSIDE WATERING AT ALL.
Level Two: Hand watering only during allowed hours.
Level One: Sprinklers and hand held use during allowed hours.

Odd numbered homes: Wednesday - Friday - Sunday,
Even numbered homes: Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday

You may water outside only on your days. No watering allowed on Mondays.

Times allowed 4:00am-8:00am and 8:00pm-12:00am


   
 
Receive a free magnet
As a reminder of the
Outdoor Water Use Bylaws,
email your request to:
magnet@dracutwater.com

 

About Us  Publications  Conservation  Front Desk  FAQ  Home  Privacy policy  Pay Your Bill Online
Dracut Water Supply District • 59 Hopkins Street Dracut, MA 01826 • 978.957.0441