Acton, MA

Acton water restrictions

Current outdoor watering rules for Acton. Coverage can differ by public supplier, private well, or town-wide rule.

1 restriction target listed. Last checked August 11, 2026.

Water provider

Acton Water Supply District

Multiple current rules

5 current source claims are listed separately.

News report

Mandatory schedule — details incomplete

2026-06-13

The source reports a one-day-per-week limit, but the exact allowed days and watering hours are not confirmed.

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — 1 watering day per week. Exact allowed days and watering hours are not confirmed.
Source limitation

Do not choose watering days or hours from the reported weekly limit. Confirm the exact schedule with the water provider.

Applies to: Acton’s water users

MassDEP listing

Outdoor watering ban

2026-08-01

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Nonessential outdoor watering.
Applies to: supplier customersEffective: 2026-07-21

Water supplier claim

Mandatory schedule — details incomplete

No date published

The source reports a two-day-per-week limit, but the exact allowed days and watering hours are not confirmed.

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — 2 watering days per week. Exact allowed days and watering hours are not confirmed.

Exceptions

  • Outdoor water use from private wells or other alternative water sources.
Source limitation

Do not choose watering days or hours from the reported weekly limit. Confirm the exact schedule with the water provider.

Applies to: Acton Water District customersEffective: 2026-05-01

Water supplier claim

Outdoor watering ban

2026-07-20

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Outdoor water use — except for food and fiber production or public health and safety.

Exceptions

  • Food and fiber production.
  • Public health and safety.
  • Watering via harvested rainwater, a private well, or other privately owned water source.
Applies to: Acton’s water users

Water supplier claim

Outdoor watering ban

2026-07-20

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Outdoor water use.

Exceptions

  • Food and fiber production — vegetable gardens.
  • Public health.
  • Public safety.
Applies to: the majority (about 95 percent) of the residents of the town of Acton, MassachusettsEffective: 2026-07-20
Coverage targetActon Water Supply District
Current source claims5
Last checkedAugust 11, 2026

Claims stay separate when official sources describe different rules. Confirm changes with the listed source before watering.

Confirm before watering. Rules can change quickly and may vary by supplier, address, and water source.