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Peabody, MA

Peabody water restrictions

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

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

Water provider

Peabody Water Department.

Multiple current rules

2 current source claims are listed separately.

News report

Outdoor watering ban

2026-06-25

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Non-essential outdoor water use.
Applies to: Peabody residents
Peabody Bans All Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use Amid 'Critical' Drought | Peabody, MA Patch

MassDEP listing

Outdoor watering ban

2026-08-01

Nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.

Prohibited uses

  • Nonessential outdoor watering.
Applies to: supplier customersEffective: 2026-06-25
MassDEP statewide restrictions — 2026-08-01
Coverage targetPeabody Water Department.
Current source claims2
Last checkedAugust 11, 2026

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

Town-wide coverage

Peabody town-wide rule

Mandatory schedule and use limits

Assigned-day watering schedule; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.

News report

Mandatory schedule and use limits

2026-05-06

Assigned-day watering schedule; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.

Watering schedule

  • Assigned-day watering schedule — Allowed weekdays: Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Water from 6–9 a.m. or 6–9 p.m. Odd-Numbered Addresses. Lawn watering via sprinklers.
  • Assigned-day watering schedule — Allowed weekdays: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Water from 6–9 a.m. or 6–9 p.m. Even-Numbered Addresses. Lawn watering via sprinklers.

Rule details

  • Restricted use: hoses — only during scheduled watering times.
  • Restricted use: car washing — only during scheduled watering times.
  • Prohibited use: Sunday watering.

Exceptions

  • Hand watering by pail or watering can — at any time.
Applies to: Peabody residents
Peabody Implements Water Restrictions Amid Spring Drought | Peabody, MA Patch
Coverage targetPeabody 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.