Water Restrictions: Brookline vs Medfield
How do water restrictions rules compare between Brookline, MA and Medfield, MA?
Brookline and Medfield have similar restriction levels.
Brookline, MA
Norfolk County
Brookline water is supplied by the MWRA (Massachusetts Water Resources Authority). During MassDEP drought declarations, outdoor watering restrictions apply. No permanent year-round odd/even schedule was found in Brookline's published bylaws.
View full Brookline rules →Medfield, MA
Norfolk County
Medfield's Water Conservation bylaw (Town Bylaws / eCode360 Ch. on Water Conservation) authorizes the Select Board to declare a state of water-supply conservation no later than the first Monday in June through, at the earliest, the second Monday in September each year. When in effect, outside watering is prohibited between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM and certain non-essential uses are banned.
View full Medfield rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Brookline | Medfield |
|---|---|---|
| Water Source | MWRA regional system | - |
| Permanent Schedule? | None — seasonal/drought-based restrictions only | - |
| Authority | Brookline DPW + MassDEP drought orders | Town Bylaw — Water Conservation |
| Contact | Brookline DPW: (617) 730-2177 | - |
| Window | - | 1st Mon June – 2nd Mon Sept (earliest) |
| Daytime Ban | - | No outside watering 9 AM–5 PM |
| Fines | - | Warning, then $50, then $200 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Brookline FAQ
What are the lawn watering restrictions in Brookline?
Brookline water is supplied by the MWRA (Massachusetts Water Resources Authority). During MassDEP drought declarations, outdoor watering restrictions apply. No permanent year-round odd/even schedule was found in Brookline's published bylaws.
Are there drought watering rules in Brookline?
Water Source: MWRA regional system. Permanent Schedule?: None — seasonal/drought-based restrictions only. Authority: Brookline DPW + MassDEP drought orders. Contact: Brookline DPW: (617) 730-2177.
Medfield FAQ
When can I water my lawn in Medfield, MA?
When water-conservation restrictions are declared, no outside watering is allowed between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Outside that daytime window, watering may continue subject to any further restrictions in the declaration.
What are the fines for violating Medfield's water restrictions?
First violation in a calendar year is a written warning, second violation is a $50 fine, and every violation thereafter is a $200 fine under the Medfield water-conservation bylaw.
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