MANDATORY WATER DEMAND MANAGEMENT POLICY

2026
MANDATORY WATER DEMAND MANAGEMENT POLICY –Updated 6/10/2026

Due to worsening drought conditions in our region and increased seasonal demand on the public water supply, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in accordance with the Town’s Water Management Permit has directed the Town of Walpole to implement increased outdoor water use restrictions. In order to comply with those restrictions effective June 10, 2026 all outdoor water use shall be in accordance with the following policy. Lawn watering is limited to one day per week based on property address. Properties with ODD numbered addresses will be allowed to water their lawns on
Tuesdays.
Properties with EVEN numbered addresses will be allowed to water their lawns on
Thursdays.
*Lawn watering via sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems between the hours of
9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on any day is prohibited*
ALLOWED OUTDOOR WATER USE
• Irrigation of public parks & recreational fields before 9am and after 5pm
• Irrigation of lawns, vegetable and flower gardens, ornamental shrubs and/or trees with a
handheld hose equipped with a spring loaded nozzle or watering can
This policy is MANDATORY and shall remain in effect until FURTHER
NOTICE. Violators of this policy are subject to fines.
While this policy may initially be sufficient to manage increased seasonal demand, more
stringent measures may be imposed if conditions warrant, up to and including a total ban on
non-essential outdoor water use.
We regret any inconvenience that the implementation of this policy may cause and thank you
for your anticipated cooperation and assistance in preserving our water supply.

“When the well is dry, we learn the worth of water”
Benjamin Franklin