The Hopedale Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners has set the following water restrictions which went into effect on May 1. 

All residents on town water to the north of Rt. 16 (BLUE ZONE), will be allowed to water on Tuesdays before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. 

All residents on town water to the south of Rt. 16 (RED ZONE) will be allowed to water on Thursdays before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. 

For the full notice, visit bit.ly/HopedaleWaterRestrictions2023 

In addition, the state has enhanced its restrictions “beginning May 1st or when a drought condition is declared by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Secretary for our watershed area.” At that time, these water restrictions will be in full effect: 

Level 1 (Mild Drought): All nonessential outdoor water uses restricted to no more than one day per week, before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m., except that watering of ornamentals and flower gardens with drip irrigation, hand-held hose or watering cans may be permitted. 

Level 2 (Significant Drought): All nonessential outdoor water use banned, except that watering of ornamentals and flower gardens with drip irrigation, hand-held hose or watering cans may be permitted. 

Level 3 (Critical Drought) or Level 4 (Drought Emergency): All nonessential outdoor water uses are banned.