Annual Mandatory Water Restriction

The mandatory water restriction is effective as of May 1st - September 30th each year.

All residential water takers are only permitted to do outside watering 2 days per week.  (This does not apply to home vegetable gardens, commercial agriculture and livestock. Also exempt is water used for the core function of a business.)

Permitted Outside Watering Days and Times:

Water takers with a street address ending in even numbers (example 0, 2, 4, 6, 8) may water on Tuesday and Saturday beginning at 12:00 midnight until 9:00 AM.  There is no outside watering permitted from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  Watering can then resume at 5:00 PM until 12:00 midnight for each of these two days.

Water takers with a street address ending in odd numbers (example 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) may water on Wednesday and Sunday beginning at 12:00 midnight until 9:00 AM.  There is no outside watering permitted from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  Watering can then resume at 5:00 PM until 12:00 midnight for each of these two days.

Providing West Groton with quality water for over 100 years.

WEST GROTON WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT

WATER

Useful links to water quality and drinking water information:

http://www.epa.gov/learn-issues/learn-about-water

http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/water

http://www.epa.gov/science-and-technology/water-science

Current water report for West Groton Water District:

• 2021 Water Quality Report.pdf

The West Groton Water Supply District Encourages Water conservation and
the use of water saving devices.

Tips for Saving Water

Install a low flow showerhead and keep showers under five minutes. 

A household faucet runs at 3 to 5 gallons a minute. Check appliances, toilets, connecting hoses and faucets for leaks. Even a pinhole leak can waste up to 170 gallons a day.

Tips for Saving Water Indoors and Outdoors at Mass.gov