Water Bans Resume in Wenham, Continue in Hamilton

Wenham residents enjoyed a few days reprieve from the recent outdoor watering ban, but that restriction went back into effect as of June 19.

Wenham selectmen announced a relaxation of the restriction at a June 16 meeting, but by Friday, June 19, the full outdoor watering ban was back in place, according to a report on the town website.

In Wenham:

All nonessential outdoor watering, including but not limited to the use of water for irrigation or automobile and property washing is prohibited. Hand watering is allowed from 5 pm to 9 am daily. This ban includes water from private wells.

Violators of the order are subject to fines of up to $100 for each offense.

In Hamilton, the water ban has been in place since late May. As a reminder:

All outside mechanical watering prohibited. Hand held watering only between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Residents are required to limit all non-essential water use.