Water Restrictions: Medfield vs Quincy
How do water restrictions rules compare between Medfield, MA and Quincy, MA?
Medfield and Quincy have similar restriction levels.
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.
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Norfolk County
Quincy water is managed by the City of Quincy Department of Public Works. MassDEP drought management orders supplement local utility restrictions during declared drought conditions. No permanent odd/even watering schedule was found in municipal code.
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| Fact | Medfield | Quincy |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | Town Bylaw — Water Conservation | Quincy DPW + MassDEP drought orders |
| Window | 1st Mon June – 2nd Mon Sept (earliest) | - |
| Daytime Ban | No outside watering 9 AM–5 PM | - |
| Fines | Warning, then $50, then $200 | - |
| Permanent Schedule? | - | None — seasonal/drought-based restrictions only |
| State Reg | - | 310 CMR 7.10 (MassDEP Water Conservation) |
| Contact | - | Quincy DPW for current restrictions |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Quincy FAQ
What are the lawn watering restrictions in Quincy?
Quincy water is managed by the City of Quincy Department of Public Works. MassDEP drought management orders supplement local utility restrictions during declared drought conditions. No permanent odd/even watering schedule was found in municipal code.
Are there drought watering rules in Quincy?
Permanent Schedule?: None — seasonal/drought-based restrictions only. Authority: Quincy DPW + MassDEP drought orders. State Reg: 310 CMR 7.10 (MassDEP Water Conservation). Contact: Quincy DPW for current restrictions.
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