North Attleborough, MA

North Attleborough water restrictions

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

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

Water provider

North Attleboro Water Department

Official sources disagree

Official sources publish different current rules for this coverage target.

News report

Mandatory schedule and use limits

2026-05-11

1 watering day per week; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.

Watering schedule

  • 1 watering day per week — Allowed weekdays: Tuesday, Thursday. Water before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Odd-numbered addresses are allowed on Tuesday only. Even-numbered addresses are allowed on Thursday only.

Rule details

  • Restricted use: lawn irrigation via sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems — except on the days and times noted.
  • Prohibited use: washing vehicles — except in a commercial car wash.
  • Prohibited use: washing exterior building surfaces, parking lots, driveways — except as necessary to apply surface treatments such as paint, preservatives or cement.

Exceptions

  • New lawns and new plantings — during May through September.
  • Public parks and recreational fields — by automatic sprinklers outside 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Lawns, gardens, flowers and ornamental plants — by hand-held hose.
Applies to: Residents and businesses

MassDEP listing

Mandatory schedule — details incomplete

2026-08-01

The source reports a two-day-per-week limit, but the exact allowed days and watering hours are not confirmed.

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — 2 watering days 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: 2026-05-01

Town claim

Outdoor watering ban

2026-07-02

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Non-essential outdoor water use.
  • Sprinklers and irrigation systems.

Exceptions

  • Watering flowers and ornamental plants — with a watering can, hand-held hose, or drip irrigation; after 5 p.m. or before 9 a.m.
Applies to: Residents and businessesEffective: 2026-07-01

Town claim

Mandatory schedule and use limits

2026-05-06

1 watering day per week; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.

Watering schedule

  • 1 watering day per week — Allowed weekdays: Tuesday. Water before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Odd numbered addresses.
  • 1 watering day per week — Allowed weekdays: Thursday. Water before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Even numbered addresses.

Restricted uses

  • Lawn irrigation via sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems — only on the allowed days and times.
  • Vehicle washing — commercial car wash.
  • Washing exterior building surfaces, parking lots, or driveways — applying surface treatments such as paint, preservatives, or cement.

Exceptions

  • Irrigation to establish a new lawn and new plantings — May through September.
  • Irrigation of public parks and recreational fields by automatic sprinklers — outside 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Watering lawns, gardens, flowers and ornamental plants — hand-held hose.
Applies to: Community membersEffective: 2026-05-01

Town claim

Outdoor watering ban

2026-07-02

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Non-essential outdoor water use.
  • Sprinklers and irrigation systems.
  • Filling pools.

Exceptions

  • Watering flowers and ornamental plants — watering can; hand-held hose; drip irrigation.
Applies to: Residents and businesses

Town claim

Outdoor watering ban

2026-07-02

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Non-essential outdoor water use.
  • Sprinkler and irrigation-system use.
  • Pool filling.

Exceptions

  • Flower and ornamental-plant watering — watering can, hand-held hose, or drip irrigation only.
Applies to: Residents and businessesEffective: 2026-07-01
Coverage targetNorth Attleboro Water Department
Current source claims6
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.