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New Bedford, MA

New Bedford water restrictions

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

2 restriction targets listed. Last checked August 11, 2026.

Water provider

City of New Bedford Dpi

Outdoor watering ban

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

MassDEP listing

Outdoor watering ban

2026-08-01

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Nonessential outdoor watering.
Applies to: supplier customersEffective: 2026-07-16
MassDEP statewide restrictions — 2026-08-01
Coverage targetCity of New Bedford Dpi
Current source claims1
Last checkedAugust 11, 2026

Claims stay separate when official sources describe different rules. Confirm changes with the listed source before watering.

Town-wide coverage

New Bedford town-wide rule

Outdoor watering ban

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

News report

Outdoor watering ban

2026-07-16

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Nonessential outdoor water usage.
  • Lawn watering with sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems.
  • Washing vehicles outside of a commercial car wash — unless necessary for safety.
  • Washing exterior building surfaces, parking lots, driveways, or sidewalks.
Applies to: New Bedford
Drought in the SouthCoast leads to outdoor water ban in New Bedford - AOL
Coverage targetNew Bedford town-wide rule
Current source claims1
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.