Plymouth Water Ban Lifted

PLYMOUTH, MA — An emergency water ban in Plymouth has been lifted, town officials announced Tuesday. Plymouth has been in a severe drought most of the summer, forcing officials to institute the ban. But Tropical Storm Hermine drenched the region Monday and Tuesday; more rain is possible Wednesday.

Mandatory water restrictions are still in effect in Plymouth:

• Water use is restricted to 1 hour every other day between the hours of 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Even-number houses are permitted to use outdoor water for no more than one hour on even-number days only.
• Odd-number houses are permitted to use outdoor water for no more than one hour on odd-number days only.

Contact the water department at 508-830-4162, ext. 138 for more information.

3-day Forecast for Plymouth

Light rain; temps rise to 83°F Friday

Wednesday September 7

Light rain in the afternoon. High 78, low 67.
Chance of precipitation: 46%. Wind 10 mph from the E

Thursday September 8

Light rain overnight. High 78, low 67.
Chance of precipitation: 0%. Wind 2 mph from the SSE

Friday September 9

Light rain in the morning. High 83, low 69.
Chance of precipitation: 48%. Wind 6 mph from the SW

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