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Worcester Enters Level 1 Mild Drought Status, Outdoor Water Use Restrictions Enacted

For Immediate Release: 10/22/2024 3:42 pm

WORCESTER, Mass. – The City of Worcester has entered a Level 1-Mild Drought status and is implementing the following water use restrictions in accordance with the requirements of the declaration.

Level 1-Mild Drought Water Restrictions Applicable to All Water Users

  • All nonessential outdoor water uses are restricted to no more than one day per week (Tuesday or Thursday), before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m., with the exception of the watering of ornamentals and flower gardens with drip irrigation, hand-held hose, or watering cans.

  • Water users will be restricted to the following odd/even schedule based on property address:
    • Tuesdays: Odd Numbered Address
    • Thursdays: Even Numbered Address

Level 1-Mild Drought Water Restrictions - Golf Course Operation

  • Irrigation of fairways shall be reduced to 80% of normal, irrigation of roughs shall be reduced to 50% of normal, and there shall be no irrigation of landscaping and ornamentals.

More information on the 2024 Level 1-Mild Drought will be posted to the City’s website at http://www.worcesterma.gov/dpw/drought. Inquiries about stage restrictions should be directed to Worcester 311 at worcesterma.gov/311.

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