Gloucester, MA

Gloucester water restrictions

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

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

Water provider

Gloucester Public Utility Division

Multiple current rules

3 current source claims are listed separately.

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.

Prohibited uses

  • Nonessential outdoor watering.
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: 2026-06-22

Town claim

Outdoor watering ban

2026-06-22

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Nonessential outdoor water use.
Applies to: City of GloucesterEffective: 2026-06-22

Town claim

Outdoor watering ban

2026-06-22

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Nonessential outdoor water use — includes handheld watering and drip irrigation.
Applies to: City of GloucesterEffective: 2026-06-22
Coverage targetGloucester Public Utility Division
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

Gloucester town-wide rule

Outdoor watering ban

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Town claim

Outdoor watering ban

2026-06-22

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Nonessential outdoor water use — includes handheld watering and drip irrigation.
Applies to: City of GloucesterEffective: 2026-06-22
Coverage targetGloucester 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.