Manchester Water Works (MWW) draws from Lake Massabesic and rarely imposes mandatory outdoor watering bans. Voluntary conservation measures may be requested during dry summer stretches but customers face no fixed odd/even schedule.
MWW serves Manchester and several neighboring towns from Lake Massabesic, a protected reservoir watershed. Unlike communities on stressed surface or groundwater sources, MWW typically maintains adequate supply through summer peaks without mandatory restrictions. During extended drought the utility may issue voluntary requests to limit irrigation, fill pools sparingly, and avoid daytime watering. The Merrimack River is not a primary drinking source. Customers on private wells are not regulated by MWW and follow NH DES drought guidance. There is no codified odd/even lawn schedule in Manchester ordinance.
Voluntary advisories carry no fines. If a Stage 2 mandatory restriction were issued, MWW could impose service-fee penalties, typically $50-$200.
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