Wayland Upgrades Water Ban Again; Stricter Rules Until Further Notice

WAYLAND, MA—The Wayland Water Division on Aug. 18 issued the following Water Supply Status Report to inform Wayland Water customers of the current water supply conditions.

Effective Aug. 17, the Water Division upgraded its level of Water Use Restriction to the following:

• Underground sprinklers & above ground sprinklers attached to hoses: Underground and above ground sprinkler use is prohibited until the termination of the Water Ban.
• Handheld Hose: Handheld hose watering is permitted after 5:00 pm.

On Aug. 12, the Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs upgraded the Drought Status for the Northeast Region of the State to a Drought Warning. Areas within the Drought Warning, including Wayland, are currently experiencing precipitation levels 5 to 8 inches below normal.

The Water System is currently keeping up with daily water demand, but the ground water levels measured at our sources are below normal.

The increase in water use restrictions is vital to ensure the supply of potable drinking water and to provide water for fire protection, said the announcement.

For more information, visit the Wayland DPW website. If you have any questions, please contact the DPW Office at 508-358-3674.

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