Worcester Enters Level 1 Mild Drought Status, Outdoor Water Use Restrictions Enacted
For Immediate Release:
10/22/2024 3:42 pm
WORCESTER, Mass. – The City of Worcester has entered a Level 1-Mild Drought status and is implementing the following water use restrictions in accordance with the requirements of the declaration.
Level 1-Mild Drought Water Restrictions Applicable to All Water Users
- All nonessential outdoor water uses are restricted to no more than one day per week (Tuesday or Thursday), before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m., with the exception of the watering of ornamentals and flower gardens with drip irrigation, hand-held hose, or watering cans.
- Water users will be restricted to the following odd/even schedule based on property address:
- Tuesdays: Odd Numbered Address
- Thursdays: Even Numbered Address
Level 1-Mild Drought Water Restrictions - Golf Course Operation
- Irrigation of fairways shall be reduced to 80% of normal, irrigation of roughs shall be reduced to 50% of normal, and there shall be no irrigation of landscaping and ornamentals.
More information on the 2024 Level 1-Mild Drought will be posted to the City’s website at http://www.worcesterma.gov/dpw/drought. Inquiries about stage restrictions should be directed to Worcester 311 at worcesterma.gov/311.
