Barnstable water restrictions

The latest update for Barnstable, MA was incomplete. Previous verified information remains available.

Some provider information may be out of date. We could not confirm every provider's current rule. Check the date shown with each rule before watering.

Page information last changed September 28, 2026.

Barnstable

Current status unavailable

Who this covers: Town-wide and municipal information

Current outdoor water restriction information could not be verified. Do not assume that watering is allowed.

Last checked September 28, 2026.

Barnstable Fire District

No published restrictions

Who this covers: Customers of Barnstable Fire District

No current outdoor water restrictions are published.

Last checked September 28, 2026.

Centerville Osterville Marstons Mills WdCustomers of Centerville Osterville Marstons Mills WdVoluntary schedule — details incompleteThe source reports a two-day-per-week limit, but the exact allowed days and watering hours are not confirmed.Last checked August 14, 2026.Show full ruleHide full rule

Who this covers: supplier customers

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — 2 watering days 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.

Effective 2025-08-13Updated 2026-08-01
Cotuit Fire District Water DepartmentCustomers of Cotuit Fire District Water DepartmentVoluntary schedule — details incompleteThe source reports a two-day-per-week limit, but the exact allowed days and watering hours are not confirmed.Last checked August 14, 2026.Show full ruleHide full rule

Who this covers: supplier customers

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — 2 watering days 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.

Effective 2026-07-01Updated 2026-08-01
Hyannis Water System, Town of BarnstableCustomers of Hyannis Water System, Town of BarnstableMandatory schedule and use limitsOdd-numbered addresses water on odd-numbered dates; even-numbered addresses water on even-numbered dates; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.Last checked September 28, 2026.Show full ruleHide full rule

Who this covers: Hyannis Water System customers

Watering schedule

  • Odd/even watering schedule — Odd-numbered addresses water on odd-numbered dates; even-numbered addresses water on even-numbered dates. Water from 5 p.m.–9 a.m. Hand-held hose or bucket only. Lawns, gardens, flowers, and ornamental plants. May 1 through September 30.

Prohibited uses

  • Irrigation of lawns via sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems.
  • Washing vehicles.
  • Washing exterior building surfaces, parking lots, driveways or sidewalks.
  • Filling or refilling swimming pools — With onsite water source.

Exceptions

  • Non-essential outdoor water use is exempt when required for health or safety, by regulation, for production of food and fiber, for maintenance of livestock, or for core functions of a business.
  • Washing vehicles — In a commercial car wash, as necessary for operator safety, or to prevent damage or maintain performance of agricultural or construction vehicles or equipment.
  • Washing exterior surfaces — As necessary to apply paint, preservatives, stucco, pavement or cement.
Updated 2026-06-16