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Water Use Rules in Boston, MA (2026)

2 verified water use rules for Boston, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Lawn Watering Restrictions

Boston Water and Sewer Commission imposes outdoor watering limits during MWRA-declared drought conditions, typically odd/even address day schedules and prohibitions on midday irrigation.

BWSC Outdoor Water Use Drought Restrictions

Some Restrictions

Leak Reporting Duty

Boston Water and Sewer Commission requires customers to report visible leaks promptly and offers leak adjustment credits on water bills when verified repairs follow within sixty days.

BWSC Leak Detection and Customer Reporting

Few Restrictions

Looking for Suffolk County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Boston city rules.

Water Use Rules in Suffolk County