Tewksbury Enacts Voluntary Outdoor Water Use Ban

From the Town of Tewksbury

On August 12, 2016, with most of Massachusetts continuing to experience dry conditions for the fifth straight month, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton issued a Drought Warning for Central and Northeast Massachusetts.

In response to the Secretary’s issuance of a Drought Warning in our region, the Town of Tewksbury is implementing a Voluntary Outdoor Water Use Ban. All non-essential outdoor water use should be limited until further notice.

Under this voluntary ban, all non-essential outdoor water use should be limited to every other day, using an “even/odd” approach. Properties located on the odd-numbered side of a street should limit their outdoor water use to odd-numbered dates; those on even-numbered sides should use water outdoors only on even-numbered dates. Additionally, outdoor watering should be limited to the hours between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m..

Limiting outdoor water use helps ensure that enough water is available for essential needs, including drinking water, fire protection, crop irrigation and harvesting, and our natural resources.
For more information, please contact the Tewksbury Department of Public Works by calling (978) 640-4440.
Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Brian Gilbert
Superintendent of Public Works

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