Georgetown, MA

Georgetown water restrictions

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

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

Water provider

Georgetown Water Department

Multiple current rules

3 current source claims are listed separately.

MassDEP listing

Mandatory schedule — details incomplete

2026-08-01

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

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — 2 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: 2026-05-27

Water supplier claim

Mandatory schedule and use limits

2026-07-08

2 watering days per week; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.

Watering schedule

  • 2 watering days per week — Allowed weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Odd house numbers on Mondays and Thursdays. Even house numbers on Tuesdays and Fridays. Unattended Non-Essential outdoor watering.
  • Watering-hours schedule — Water from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Nonessential water use is banned.

Prohibited uses

  • Lawn irrigation by sprinklers or automatic systems.
  • Washing cars — except at commercial car washes.
  • Washing buildings, driveways, or sidewalks — unless necessary for safety or maintenance.

Exceptions

  • Watering new lawns or plants — during May and September.
  • Watering public parks and fields — before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m.
  • Gardens and flowers — using a handheld hose or drip system.
  • Lawn watering — handheld.
  • Essential water uses — health, food production, livestock, or core business operations.
Applies to: Georgetown Water Department service area

Water supplier claim

Mandatory schedule — details incomplete

2026-07-09

The source reports a two-day-per-week limit, but the exact watering hours is not confirmed.

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — 2 watering days per week. Exact watering hours is not confirmed.

Rule details

  • Prohibited use: nonessential water use — between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
  • Restricted use: unattended nonessential outdoor watering — two days a week; odd house numbers on Mondays and Thursdays; even house numbers on Tuesdays and Fridays.
  • Prohibited use: sprinkler system watering — weekends.

Exceptions

  • Watering new lawns or plants — during May and September.
  • Watering public parks and fields — before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m.
  • Using a handheld hose or drip system for gardens and flowers.
  • Handheld lawn watering.
  • Essential water uses — health, food production, livestock, or core business operations.
Source limitation

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

Applies to: Georgetown Water Department service area
Coverage targetGeorgetown 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.

Confirm before watering. Rules can change quickly and may vary by supplier, address, and water source.