Southwick, MA

Southwick water restrictions

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

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

Water provider

Southwick Water Department

Multiple current rules

3 current source claims are listed separately.

MassDEP listing

Mandatory schedule — details incomplete

2026-08-01

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

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — 1 watering day 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

Mandatory watering schedule

2026-06-01

1 watering day per week.

Watering schedule

  • 1 watering day per week — Allowed weekdays: Monday. Water before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. North Region. Odd number properties.
  • 1 watering day per week — Allowed weekdays: Tuesday. Water before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. North Region. Even number properties.
  • 1 watering day per week — Allowed weekdays: Wednesday. Water before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. South Region. Odd number properties.
  • 1 watering day per week — Allowed weekdays: Thursday. Water before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. South Region. Even number properties.

Exceptions

  • New lawn and new planting irrigation — May and September only.
  • Park and recreation-field irrigation — automatic sprinklers outside 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Garden, flower, and ornamental-plant irrigation — hand-held hose, soaker hose, or drip irrigation.
  • Lawn irrigation — hand-held hose only.
  • Irrigation with harvested stormwater runoff.
  • Health and safety water use.
  • Food and fiber production.
  • Livestock maintenance.
Applies to: all customers of the Southwick Water DepartmentEffective: 2026-06-01

Town claim

Mandatory watering schedule

2026-06-01

Each address may water one day per week.

Watering schedule

  • Assigned days — North Region, odd number properties: Monday. North Region, even number properties: Tuesday. South Region, odd number properties: Wednesday. South Region, even number properties: Thursday. Water from 5 p.m.–9 a.m.
Applies to: Southwick Water Department customersEffective: 2026-06-01
Coverage targetSouthwick Water Department
Current source claims3
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.