Franklin, MA

Franklin water restrictions

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

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

Water provider

Franklin Water Department

Official sources disagree

Official sources publish different current rules for this coverage target.

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: 2026-06-10

Town claim

Mandatory schedule — details incomplete

2026-06-01

The source reports a one-day-per-week limit, but the exact allowed days is not confirmed.

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — 1 watering day per week. Exact allowed days is not confirmed.

Exceptions

  • Hand watering — anytime.
Source limitation

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

Applies to: Franklin ResidentsEffective: 2026-06-01

Town claim

Mandatory schedule and use limits

2026-06-10

Water one day per week—on your regular trash collection day; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.

Watering schedule

  • 1 watering day per week — Water on your regular trash collection day. Water before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m.

Prohibited uses

  • Automatic lawn watering — between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • Lawn watering — on other days of the week.

Exceptions

  • Hand watering — anytime.
Applies to: Franklin ResidentsEffective: 2026-06-01
Coverage targetFranklin Water Department
Current source claims3
Last checkedAugust 11, 2026

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

Town-wide coverage

Franklin town-wide rule

Mandatory watering schedule

Water one day per week—on your regular trash collection day.

Town claim

Mandatory watering schedule

2026-06-01

Water one day per week—on your regular trash collection day.

Watering schedule

  • 1 watering day per week — Water on your regular trash collection day. If your address does not receive that service, use the nearest served address’s day. Water before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m.

Exceptions

  • Hand watering — anytime.
Applies to: Franklin ResidentsEffective: 2026-06-01
Coverage targetFranklin town-wide rule
Current source claims1
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.