Skip to main content
CityRuleLookup
🌿 Landscaping Rules/Water Restrictions

Water Restrictions: Attleboro vs New Bedford

How do water restrictions rules compare between Attleboro, MA and New Bedford, MA?

Attleboro and New Bedford have similar restriction levels.

Attleboro, MA

Bristol County

Some Restrictions

Attleboro's water supply is managed through the city water department. Outdoor water use restrictions may be imposed during drought conditions per MassDEP guidelines. The zoning ordinance requires landscape screening to be opaque year-round.

View full Attleboro rules β†’

New Bedford, MA

Bristol County

Some Restrictions

New Bedford's water supply is managed through the city's water utility. Outdoor water use restrictions may be imposed during drought conditions per MassDEP guidelines. Unnecessary waste of water is subject to enforcement under city regulations.

View full New Bedford rules β†’

Key Facts Comparison

FactAttleboroNew Bedford
AuthorityCity water department / MassDEPCity water utility / MassDEP
Drought RestrictionsMay be imposed seasonallyMay be imposed seasonally
ScreeningMust be opaque all seasons-
State AuthorityMassDEP outdoor water use restrictionsMassDEP outdoor water use restrictions
Waste Prevention-Required under city regulations

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Attleboro FAQ

What are the lawn watering restrictions in Attleboro?

Attleboro's water supply is managed through the city water department. Outdoor water use restrictions may be imposed during drought conditions per MassDEP guidelines. The zoning ordinance requires landscape screening to be opaque year-round.

Are there drought watering rules in Attleboro?

Authority: City water department / MassDEP. Drought Restrictions: May be imposed seasonally. Screening: Must be opaque all seasons. State Authority: MassDEP outdoor water use restrictions.

New Bedford FAQ

What are the lawn watering restrictions in New Bedford?

New Bedford's water supply is managed through the city's water utility. Outdoor water use restrictions may be imposed during drought conditions per MassDEP guidelines. Unnecessary waste of water is subject to enforcement under city regulations.

Are there drought watering rules in New Bedford?

Authority: City water utility / MassDEP. Drought Restrictions: May be imposed seasonally. Waste Prevention: Required under city regulations. State Authority: MassDEP outdoor water use restrictions.

Compare other topics

See how Attleboro and New Bedford compare on other ordinance categories.

Want to add a third city?

Use our full comparison tool to compare up to three cities.

Open Comparison Tool