Orleans
No published restrictionsWho this covers: Town-wide and municipal information
No current outdoor water restrictions are published.
Last checked September 23, 2026.
Orleans water restrictions
Orleans, MA currently has outdoor watering bans and other water-use restrictions. See current rules and sources.
Last checked September 23, 2026. 3 known coverage targets.
Page information last changed August 14, 2026.
Private wellsProperties using private wellsOutdoor watering banNonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.Last checked August 14, 2026.Show full ruleHide full rule
Who this covers: private wells
Watering schedule
- Watering-hours schedule — Water after 5 p.m. or before 9 a.m. Outdoor watering is permitted.
Rule details
- Prohibited use: nonessential outdoor water use — May 1 through December 31.
- Restricted use: outdoor watering — using hand-held hoses, watering cans, or drip irrigation systems; for gardens and ornamental plants.
Exceptions
- Outdoor watering — using hand-held hoses, watering cans, or drip irrigation systems; for gardens and ornamental plants.
Orleans Water DepartmentCustomers of Orleans Water DepartmentOutdoor watering banNonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.Last checked August 14, 2026.Show full ruleHide full rule
Who this covers: supplier customers
Prohibited uses
- Nonessential outdoor watering.
Official sourceMassDEP statewide restrictions — 2026-08-01