People across the country are putting water high on the list of things to use more efficiently, especially given the large fluctuations in the amount of rain and snow we receive. Plus, of course, the finite nature of the water supply and the essential role it plays in human, economic and environmental well-being.
In the communities shown below, residents are saving millions of gallons of water each year by following a mandatory schedule for sprinkler irrigation.
Hand-held watering is allowed at any time. Customers may qualify for a variance from the schedule for new lawns or plantings during the months of May and September.
(In effect from May 1 to September 30 unless drought is declared)
Last Digit of Your Address Number | Nonessential outdoor water use is allowed only at the following times |
0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 (even numbers) | Even-numbered days |
1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 (odd numbers) | Odd-numbered days |
No address number | Even-numbered days |
(In effect from May 1 to September 30 unless drought is declared)
Last Digit of Your Address | Nonessential outdoor water use is allowed only at the following times |
0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 (even numbers) | Sunday & Wednesday |
1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 (odd numbers) | Saturday & Tuesday |
No address number | Sunday & Wednesday |
(In effect from May 1 to September 30 unless drought is declared)
Applies to all Pinehills customers
Last Digit of Your Address | Nonessential outdoor water use is allowed only at the following times |
0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 (even numbers) | Sunday & Wednesday |
1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 (odd numbers) | Saturday & Tuesday |
No address number | Sunday & Wednesday |
Through the Water Management Act, MassDEP regulates the amount of water that all water suppliers in Massachusetts can withdraw from the environment from its sources (e.g. wells). The irrigation schedule will help ensure that our water systems are in compliance
with the WMA permit limits and requirements.
Visit http://www.nsrwa.org/watersmart/greenscapes/ for tips on lawn and garden care. According to Greenscapes:
You can also visit our Lawn and Garden Irrigation Tips page.