Burlington, MA

Burlington water restrictions

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

2 restriction targets listed. Last checked August 11, 2026.

Water provider

Burlington Water Department

Official sources disagree

Official sources publish different current rules for this coverage target.

News report

Mandatory schedule — details incomplete

2026-07-23

The source reports a watering schedule, but the exact allowed days and watering hours are not confirmed.

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — 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: Residents

News report

Mandatory schedule — details incomplete

2026-06-01

The source reports a watering schedule, but the exact allowed days is not confirmed.

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — Exact allowed days is 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: all properties including private wells

MassDEP listing

Voluntary schedule — details incomplete

2026-08-01

The source reports a watering schedule, but the exact allowed days and watering hours are not confirmed.

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — 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: supplier customersEffective: 2026-06-01

Town claim

Voluntary conservation

No date published

Watering — between 9AM and 5PM.

Restricted uses

  • Watering — between 9AM and 5PM.
Applies to: Burlington

Town claim

Mandatory schedule — details incomplete

No date published

The source reports a watering schedule, but the exact watering hours is not confirmed.

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — Exact watering hours is not confirmed.

Exceptions

  • Essential outdoor watering.
Source limitation

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

Applies to: Burlington
Coverage targetBurlington Water Department
Current source claims5
Last checkedAugust 11, 2026

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

Private well coverage

Private wells

Multiple current rules

2 current source claims are listed separately.

Town claim

Voluntary conservation

No date published

Watering — between 9AM and 5PM.

Restricted uses

  • Watering — between 9AM and 5PM.
Applies to: private wells in Burlington

Town claim

Mandatory schedule — details incomplete

No date published

The source reports a watering schedule, but the exact watering hours is not confirmed.

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — Exact watering hours is not confirmed.

Exceptions

  • Essential outdoor watering.
Source limitation

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

Applies to: private wells in Burlington
Coverage targetPrivate wells
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.