Lincoln, MA

Lincoln water restrictions

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

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

Water provider

Lincoln Water Department

Multiple current rules

2 current source claims are listed separately.

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: 2026-05-22

Town claim

Mandatory schedule and use limits

No date published

Each address may water one day per week; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.

Watering schedule

  • Assigned days — Even-numbered addresses: Saturday. Odd-numbered addresses: Sunday. Water before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. Above-ground or in-ground sprinklers.
  • 1 watering day per week — Soaker hoses.
  • 1 watering day per week — Drip irrigation.
  • 1 watering day per week — New lawns.

Rule details

  • Restricted use: vehicle washing — use commercial car wash.
  • Prohibited use: building and pavement washing.
  • Restricted use: swimming-pool, hot-tub, spa, and Jacuzzi filling — topping off only; 3 inches per month.
  • Prohibited use: car-wash fundraisers.
  • Restricted use: games or toys with continuous water — 30 minutes per day; assigned watering day.

Exceptions

  • Agricultural water use — farmers as defined in the Lincoln Right to Farm Bylaw.
Applies to: residential and commercial customersEffective: 2026-05-22
Coverage targetLincoln Water Department
Current source claims2
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.