Water provider
Groton Water Department
4 current source claims are listed separately.
MassDEP listing
Mandatory schedule — details incomplete
The source reports a watering schedule, but the exact allowed days and watering hours are not confirmed.
Watering schedule
- Reported limit — 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.
Water supplier claim
Outdoor watering ban
Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.
Prohibited uses
- Non-essential outdoor water use — no lawn or garden watering; no washing cars or boats; no washing driveways, sidewalks, or other hard surfaces.
Water supplier claim
Mandatory schedule and use limits
Odd/even watering schedule; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.
Watering schedule
- Odd/even watering schedule — Allowed weekdays: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Watering follows an odd/even schedule. Water before 9 a.m. or 6–9 p.m. Odd numbered houses. May through September. Odd-numbered calendar days.
- Odd/even watering schedule — Allowed weekdays: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Watering follows an odd/even schedule. Water before 9 a.m. or 6–9 p.m. Even numbered houses. May through September. Even-numbered calendar days.
Required actions
- Irrigation-system moisture sensors.
Exceptions
- Watering trees and shrubs with hand held hoses.
Town claim
Outdoor watering ban
Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.
Prohibited uses
- Outdoor water use — non-essential; Groton public water system customers.
- Landscape watering — lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, or other landscaping; any method.
- New landscaping installation — new sod, seeding, or new landscaping.
- Washing personal vehicles and equipment — personal vehicles, boats, trailers, or other equipment.
- Washing hard surfaces — driveways, sidewalks, patios, decks, or building siding/exteriors.
- Filling or topping off pools and water features — swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs, or decorative water features.
Exceptions
- Pool and water-feature maintenance — minimal maintenance to prevent structural damage; preferably with a cover in place.
- Essential water uses for public health and safety — firefighting, drinking water, sanitation, and critical municipal operations.
Claims stay separate when official sources describe different rules. Confirm changes with the listed source before watering.