Water restrictions in Fall River, MA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Fall River's Watuppa Water Board regulates water usage. Unnecessary waste of water is prohibited, with fines of $25 for a first breach and $50 for a second breach in the same year. A third breach results in water shutoff. Seasonal outdoor watering restrictions may be imposed during drought conditions.
Fall River follows MassDEP drought management guidelines and local water department rules. Summer watering restrictions are more common in MA than other Northeast states due to periodic drought conditions. Many MA communities implement odd/even watering schedules, time-of-day restrictions, or full outdoor watering bans during summer. Local water departments and districts set specific rules. MassDEP issues drought declarations triggering mandatory conservation.
Watering restriction violations: warnings, then fines $25 to $200. Water utility may impose surcharges.
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