West Newbury water restrictions

West Newbury, MA currently has watering schedules and outdoor water-use limits. See current rules and sources.

Last checked September 23, 2026. 2 known coverage targets.

Page information last changed August 31, 2026.

West Newbury

No published restrictions

Who this covers: Town-wide and municipal information

No current outdoor water restrictions are published.

Last checked September 23, 2026.

West Newbury Water DepartmentCustomers of West Newbury Water DepartmentMandatory schedule and use limits1 watering day per week; additional outdoor-use restrictions apply.Last checked August 31, 2026.Show full ruleHide full rule

Who this covers: Water Department customers; WEST NEWBURY WATER DEPARTMENT

Watering schedule

  • 1 watering day per week — Allowed weekdays: Wednesday. Water before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m.

Restricted uses

  • Nonessential outdoor water use.
  • Lawn irrigation via sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems.
  • Vehicle washing — except in a commercial car wash; as necessary for operator safety.
  • Washing exterior building surfaces, parking lots, driveways, or sidewalks — as necessary to apply surface treatments such as paint, preservatives, stucco, pavement or cement.

Exceptions

  • Irrigation to establish a new lawn and new plantings — during the months of May and September.
  • Irrigation of gardens, flowers, and ornamental plants — by means of a hand-held hose with a spray nozzle that will shut off; by drip irrigation systems.
  • Irrigation of lawns — by means of a hand-held hose with a spray nozzle that will shut off.
  • Water uses required for health and safety, regulation, food and fiber production, livestock maintenance, or core business functions.
  • Irrigation of gardens, flowers, and ornamental plants — by means of a hand-held hose with a spray nozzle that will shut off; or drip irrigation systems.
  • Lawn irrigation — by means of a hand-held hose with a spray nozzle that will shut off.
Effective 2026-08-17Updated 2026-08-19