Dartmouth, MA

Dartmouth water restrictions

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

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

Water provider

Dartmouth Water Division

Multiple current rules

5 current source claims are listed separately.

News report

Mandatory watering schedule

2026-06-23

Watering-hours schedule.

Watering schedule

  • Watering-hours schedule — Water from 5 p.m.–9 a.m. From May 30 through Sept. 1. Lawn watering.

Exceptions

  • Newly planted lawns.
  • Irrigation by a handheld hose.
  • Businesses that have water as a core functioning component.
Applies to: residents and businessesEffective: 2026-05-30

MassDEP listing

Mandatory schedule — details incomplete

2026-08-01

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

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — 7 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.

Applies to: supplier customersEffective: 2026-05-01

Town claim

Mandatory schedule and use limits

2026-06-25

Watering-hours schedule; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.

Watering schedule

  • Watering-hours schedule — Water from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Throughout the seasonal restriction period.

Prohibited uses

  • Lawn irrigation — using sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems; during the restricted hours, 9 am to 5 pm.
  • Vehicle washing — during the restricted hours, 9 am to 5 pm; except at commercial car washes or when necessary for operator safety.
  • Washing exterior building surfaces, parking lots, driveways, or sidewalks — during the restricted hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

Exceptions

  • Watering newly established lawns and plantings — during the months of May and September.
  • Watering lawns, gardens, flowers, and plants — using a handheld hose.
  • Businesses that require water use as a core function of their operations.
Applies to: residents and businessesEffective: 2026-05-01

Town claim

Mandatory watering schedule

2026-06-25

Watering-hours schedule.

Watering schedule

  • Watering-hours schedule — Water from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. May 1 through September 30. Nonessential outdoor watering.

Exceptions

  • Watering newly established lawns and plantings — during the months of May and September.
  • Watering lawns, gardens, flowers, and plants using a handheld hose.
  • Business water use — core function of operations.
Applies to: residents and businessesEffective: 2026-05-01

Town claim

Mandatory watering schedule

No date published

Watering-hours schedule.

Watering schedule

  • Watering-hours schedule — Water from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Nonessential watering is not permitted.

Exceptions

  • New lawns and plantings — during May and September.
  • Irrigation of lawns, gardens, flowers and plants — hand held hose.
  • Business water use — core function of the business.
Applies to: all users of water
Coverage targetDartmouth Water Division
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.