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Drought Advisory Declared in Foxborough

New restrictions will be in effect beginning immediately.

From the Town of Foxborough:

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has declared Foxborough to be in a drought advisory. As a result, our Water Management Act Permit requires that we enter the next phase of watering restrictions.

The following new Mandatory Water Restrictions will be in effect beginning immediately.
  • No non-essential outdoor water use is allowed.
  • Watering with sprinklers will not be allowed.
  • There is no irrigation of lawns allowed, except by means of a handheld hose outside of the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
If you have any questions concerning these restrictions, please call the Foxboro Water Department at (508) 543-1228.

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