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Hingham, MA

Hingham water restrictions

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

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

Water provider

Weir River Water System

Multiple current rules

5 current source claims are listed separately.

News report

Outdoor watering ban

2026-06-13

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Non-essential outdoor water use — for Weir River customers.
Applies to: serves Hingham, Hull and North CohassetEffective: 2026-06-06
State imposes "significant drought" water restrictions on South Shore amid low precipitation, high temperatures.

News report

Mandatory watering schedule

2026-05-19

Each address may water two days per week.

Watering schedule

  • Assigned days — Odd-numbered addresses: Monday, Thursday. Even-numbered addresses: Wednesday, Saturday. Commercial, industrial, government, and school customers: Tuesday, Friday.
  • Watering-hours schedule — Water before 6 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Lawn Irrigation Hours Restricted.
  • 6 watering days per week — Allowed weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. No watering on Sunday.

Exceptions

  • Other outside uses.
Applies to: HinghamEffective: 2026-05-21
Level 1 Watering Schedule In Place Effective May 21 - Hingham Anchor

News report

Outdoor watering ban

2026-06-25

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Non-essential outdoor water use — including lawn irrigation, car washing, pool filling, and recreational hose use.
Applies to: HinghamEffective: 2026-06-16
Hingham Outdoor Water Use Banned as Weir River System Hits Critical Lows

MassDEP listing

Outdoor watering ban

2026-08-01

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Nonessential outdoor watering.
Applies to: supplier customersEffective: 2026-06-06
MassDEP statewide restrictions — 2026-08-01

Town claim

Mandatory use limits

No date published

Non-essential outdoor usage.

Prohibited uses

  • Non-essential outdoor usage.

Exceptions

  • Garden, landscape planting, and other essential-needs watering — hand held watering.
Applies to: HinghamEffective: 2026-06-26
Water Conservation Restrictions | Hingham, MA
Coverage targetWeir River Water System
Current source claims5
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.