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Amherst, MA

Amherst water restrictions

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

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

Water provider

Amherst DPW Water Division

Multiple current rules

2 current source claims are listed separately.

MassDEP listing

Outdoor watering ban

2026-08-01

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Nonessential outdoor watering.
Applies to: supplier customersEffective: 2026-05-21
MassDEP statewide restrictions — 2026-08-01

Town claim

Outdoor watering ban

No date published

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Nonessential outdoor water use.

Exceptions

  • Watering of ornamentals and flower gardens — drip irrigation, handheld hose, or water cans; after 5:00pm; before 9:00am.
  • Food production — including privately-owned home vegetable gardens.
  • Maintenance of livestock.
  • Watering of publicly funded shade trees.
Applies to: the Town
Amherst Water Supply Status | Amherst, MA - Official Website
Coverage targetAmherst DPW Water Division
Current source claims2
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.