Water restrictions in Bristol County, MA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Water restrictions in Bristol County are managed at the municipal level by individual town water departments and Boards of Health. MassDEP may impose outdoor water use restrictions during drought conditions. Individual water suppliers set their own conservation measures.
Bristol County 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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