Middleton, MA

Middleton water restrictions

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

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

Water provider

Middleton Water Department.

Multiple current rules

4 current source claims are listed separately.

MassDEP listing

Outdoor watering ban

2026-08-01

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Nonessential outdoor watering.
Applies to: supplier customersEffective: 2026-05-01

Town claim

Mandatory use limits

2026-04-30

Restricted use: outdoor lawn and garden watering — hand-held hoses and cans only; 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Rule details

  • Restricted use: outdoor lawn and garden watering — hand-held hoses and cans only; 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.
  • Prohibited use: pool filling.
  • Prohibited use: car washing.
Applies to: MiddletonEffective: 2026-07-22

Town claim

Mandatory schedule and use limits

No date published

Watering-hours schedule; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.

Watering schedule

  • Watering-hours schedule — Water from 7 p.m.–8 a.m. Hand-held lawn & garden watering only.

Rule details

  • Restricted use: outdoor lawn and garden watering — hand-held hoses and cans only.
  • Prohibited use: filling pools.
  • Prohibited use: washing cars.

Exceptions

  • Private well users.
Applies to: MiddletonEffective: 2026-07-22

Town claim

Mandatory schedule and use limits

2026-04-30

Watering-hours schedule; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.

Watering schedule

  • Watering-hours schedule — Water from 7 p.m.–8 a.m. Hand-held lawn & garden watering only.

Rule details

  • Restricted use: outdoor lawn and garden watering — hand-held hoses and cans only.
  • Prohibited use: filling pools.
  • Prohibited use: washing cars.
Applies to: MiddletonEffective: 2026-07-22
Coverage targetMiddleton Water Department.
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.