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Dover water restrictions

Dover, MA currently has watering schedules and outdoor water-use limits. See current rules and sources.

Last checked September 23, 2026. 7 known coverage targets.

Page information last changed August 31, 2026.

Dover town-wide ruleTown-wide and municipal informationMandatory schedule — details incompleteThe source reports a watering schedule, but the exact allowed days is not confirmed.Last checked August 19, 2026.Show full ruleHide full rule

Who this covers: Residents and businesses in Dover, including residents with private wells and those served by Aquarion

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — Exact allowed days is not confirmed.

Restricted uses

  • Nonessential outdoor water use — hand-held hoses or watering cans only.
Source limitation

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

Effective 2026-06-08Updated 2026-06-10
Official sourceNews Flash • Dover, MA
Private wellsProperties using private wellsMandatory schedule and use limitsWatering-hours schedule; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.Last checked August 13, 2026.Show full ruleHide full rule

Who this covers: Residents with private wells

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.
Effective 2026-06-08Updated 2026-06-10
Official sourceNews Flash • Dover, MA

Old Farm Road Water Trust

No published restrictions

Who this covers: Customers of Old Farm Road Water Trust

No current outdoor water restrictions are published.

Last checked September 23, 2026.

Glen Ridge Residents Trust

No published restrictions

Who this covers: Customers of Glen Ridge Residents Trust

No current outdoor water restrictions are published.

Last checked September 23, 2026.

Meadowbrook Water Trust

No published restrictions

Who this covers: Customers of Meadowbrook Water Trust

No current outdoor water restrictions are published.

Last checked September 23, 2026.

Aquarion Water Company (Dover)Customers of Aquarion Water Company (Dover)Mandatory schedule — details incompleteThe source reports a one-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 — 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.

Effective 2026-05-08Updated 2026-08-01
Official sourceMassDEP statewide restrictions — 2026-08-01
Aquarion Water Co. (Springdale Farms)Customers of Aquarion Water Co. (Springdale Farms)Mandatory schedule — details incompleteThe source reports a one-day-per-week limit, but the exact allowed days and watering hours are not confirmed.Last checked August 19, 2026.Show full ruleHide full rule

Who this covers: supplier customers

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.

Effective 2026-05-08Updated 2026-08-01
Official sourceMassDEP statewide restrictions — 2026-08-01