Upton, MA

Upton water restrictions

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

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

Water provider

Upton DPW Water/Wastewater Division

Multiple current rules

3 current source claims are listed separately.

MassDEP listing

Mandatory schedule — details incomplete

2026-08-01

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

Watering schedule

  • Reported limit — 7 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

Mandatory schedule and use limits

No date published

Watering-hours schedule; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.

Watering schedule

  • Watering-hours schedule — Water from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. From May 1 to September 30, 2026.

Restricted uses

  • Non-essential outdoor water use — between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m; from May 1 to September 30, 2026.

Exceptions

  • Irrigation to establish a new lawn — during the months of May and September.
  • Irrigation of lawns, gardens, flowers, or ornamental plans — by hand-held hoses only.
  • Irrigation of public parks and recreation fields — before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m.
  • Water uses required for health or safety, by regulation, for food and fiber production, livestock maintenance, or core business functions.
Applies to: Residential and Commercial CustomersEffective: 2026-05-01

Town claim

Mandatory watering schedule

No date published

Watering-hours schedule.

Watering schedule

  • Watering-hours schedule — Water from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. From May 1 to September 30, 2026. Outdoor water use is prohibited during this window.

Exceptions

  • Irrigation to establish a new lawn — during the months of May and September.
  • Irrigation of lawns, gardens, flowers, or ornamental plants — hand-held hoses only.
Applies to: residential and commercial customersEffective: 2026-05-01
Coverage targetUpton DPW Water/Wastewater Division
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.