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Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

Manchester-by-the-Sea water restrictions

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

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

Water provider

Manchester By the Sea DPW

Multiple current rules

4 current source claims are listed separately.

News report

Outdoor watering ban

2026-06-16

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Non-essential outdoor water use — until further notice.
  • Irrigation systems, sprinklers, and other non-essential outdoor uses — until further notice.

Exceptions

  • Drip irrigation — evening; between 5 PM and 8 AM.
  • Hand watering of flowers and vegetables — between 5 PM and 8 AM.
Applies to: Town of Manchester-by-the-SeaEffective: 2026-06-16
Manchester-by-the-Sea Now under Water Use Restrictions – MSONEWSports

MassDEP listing

Outdoor watering ban

2026-08-01

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Nonessential outdoor watering.
Applies to: supplier customersEffective: 2026-06-16
MassDEP statewide restrictions — 2026-08-01

Town claim

Mandatory watering schedule

2026-07-21

3 watering days per week.

Watering schedule

  • 3 watering days per week — Allowed weekdays: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Water from 5 p.m.–8 a.m. Outdoor lawn and garden watering with sprinklers and irrigation systems.

Exceptions

  • Hand watering (handheld hoses and watering cans).
  • Car washing.
  • Boat washing.
  • The filling of swimming pools.
Applies to: Manchester-by-the-Sea water customers
Department of Public Works | Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

Town claim

Mandatory watering schedule

2026-07-21

3 watering days per week.

Watering schedule

  • 3 watering days per week — Allowed weekdays: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Water from 5 p.m.–8 a.m. Outdoor lawn and garden watering with sprinklers and irrigation systems.

Exceptions

  • Hand watering (handheld hoses and watering cans) — At any time.
  • Car washing — At any time.
  • Boat washing — At any time.
  • The filling of swimming pools — At any time.
Applies to: Manchester-by-the-Sea water customersEffective: 2026-07-20
Alert Center • ALERT: July 21, 2026 Outdoor Water Ban Contin
Coverage targetManchester By the Sea DPW
Current source claims4
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.