For Immediate Release:
Contact: Doug Small, DPW Director
508-881-0120 or email dpw@ashlandmass.com
OUTDOOR WATER USE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT
Ashland, MA - The Town of Ashland has entered into Stage Two outdoor water use restriction effective immediately. With the lack of rainfall, the Hopkinton Reservoir level has dropped below 295.35 feet. The town bylaw states that should the reservoir fall below this level between the days of June 1 through August 31 a water ban will be in effect.
The restrictions in Stage 2 are as follows according to the Town Bylaw:
i. Unattended watering using municipally-supplied water is prohibited
ii. Car washing: Car or vehicle washing using municipally-supplied water is prohibited.
iii. Washing of structures: Washing of structures including but not limited to buildings, houses, sheds, driveways, sidewalks, decks, fences, or patios using municipally supplied water is prohibited.
iv. Swimming Pools: Filling and topping off of swimming pools larger than 300 gallons, using municipally-supplied water is prohibited.
v. Handheld water using municipally-supplied water is prohibited.
Should the dry conditions continue, the town will seek a Declaration of Water Supply Emergency from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
The Town, acting through the Select Board as water commissioners, retains the right to impose additional restrictions with due notice to residents.
For more information on the restrictions, please go to https://ecode360.com/13018247. This will take you to Chapter 270 – Outdoor Water Use Restrictions located in Ashland’s bylaws.