Water restrictions in Brookline, MA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
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.
Brookline receives water from the MWRA regional water system. During MassDEP drought levels 3 and 4, mandatory outdoor watering restrictions may be imposed throughout the MWRA service area. Specific restrictions (time-of-day limits, turf irrigation prohibitions, odd/even scheduling) are announced by the DPW during drought emergencies. Brookline residents should monitor town announcements and MassDEP drought status updates.
Violations of active drought restrictions are enforceable under applicable MassDEP regulations and local utility rules.
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