REVISED
The Board of Water Commissioners voted on July 13, 2016, to institute a Revised Mandatory Odd/Even Water Conservation Program through September 30th. We ask that every customer comply with this revised Water Conservation Program.
The Revised Mandatory Water Conservation Program now limits outside watering to one day per week. Odd numbered houses may water on Saturdays and even numbered houses may water on Sundays.
All lawn irrigation is now prohibited Monday through Friday.
The hours for outside watering is limited to 12:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday on your prescribed day.
Middlesex County and Groton, MA is listed as being in a “SEVERE DROUGHT” by the Department of Environmental Protection. The “Drought Watch” status is due to the lack of precipitation over the past 12 to 18 months. This has left our aquifers at extremely “low” levels. In addition, we are seeing increased summer demands for lawn watering. This puts pumping capabilities at our wells at a critical point that we must continue to monitor and address daily. The Groton Water Department understands that this restriction is severe, but we need sufficient supplies of water for every day needs such as cooking and bathing and fire protection.
The Groton Water Department is requesting that every customer comply with the reduced irrigation restrictions so we may preserve and protect the resource. Customers not complying with the new restrictions may be levied with a fine and/or terminated from service.
How to comply with an Odd/Even Water Conservation Program:
If your home has an odd numbered address, then you may irrigate your lawn on Saturdays between the hours of
12:00 a.m. (midnight) to 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
If your home has an even numbered address, then you may irrigate your lawn on Sundays between the hours of
12:00 a.m. (midnight) to 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
If you have any questions regarding this year’s Water Conservation Program, please do not hesitate to contact our offices, Monday through Friday during normal business hours at 978-448-1122.
-Board of Water Commissioners