Dover, MA

Dover water restrictions

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

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

Water provider

Aquarion Water Co. (Springdale Farms)

Multiple current rules

2 current source claims are listed separately.

MassDEP listing

Mandatory schedule — details incomplete

2026-08-01

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: supplier customersEffective: 2026-05-08

Town claim

Mandatory schedule and use limits

No date published

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

Watering schedule

  • Watering-hours schedule — Water before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m.

Restricted uses

  • Nonessential outdoor water use — hand-held hoses or watering cans only.
Applies to: those served by AquarionEffective: 2026-06-08
Coverage targetAquarion Water Co. (Springdale Farms)
Current source claims2
Last checkedAugust 11, 2026

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

Water provider

Aquarion Water Company (Dover)

Multiple current rules

3 current source claims are listed separately.

MassDEP listing

Mandatory schedule — details incomplete

2026-08-01

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: supplier customersEffective: 2026-05-08

Town claim

Mandatory schedule and use limits

2026-06-10

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

Watering schedule

  • Watering-hours schedule — Water from 5 p.m.–9 a.m. Hand-held hoses or watering cans only.

Restricted uses

  • Nonessential outdoor water use — hand-held hoses or watering cans only.
Applies to: those served by AquarionEffective: 2026-06-08

Town claim

Mandatory schedule and use limits

No date published

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

Watering schedule

  • Watering-hours schedule — Water before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m.

Restricted uses

  • Nonessential outdoor water use — hand-held hoses or watering cans only.
Applies to: those served by AquarionEffective: 2026-06-08
Coverage targetAquarion Water Company (Dover)
Current source claims3
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

Mandatory schedule and use limits

2026-06-10

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

Watering schedule

  • Watering-hours schedule — Water from 5 p.m.–9 a.m. Hand-held hoses or watering cans only.

Restricted uses

  • Nonessential outdoor water use — hand-held hoses or watering cans only.
Applies to: Residents with private wellsEffective: 2026-06-08

Town claim

Mandatory schedule and use limits

No date published

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

Watering schedule

  • Watering-hours schedule — Water before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m.

Restricted uses

  • Nonessential outdoor water use — hand-held hoses or watering cans only.
Applies to: Residents with private wellsEffective: 2026-06-08
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.