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MANDATORY WATER BAN – Level 1

MANDATORY WATER BAN – Level 1

Effective 8:00 AM – Friday, July 29, 2016

Due to lack of rainfall and lower than normal reservoir levels, the following restriction is in effect beginning on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 8:00 AM.

Prohibiting the use of underground sprinklers & above ground sprinklers attached to hoses between the hours of 8am and 6pm – 7 days a week: Underground and above ground sprinkler use is prohibited from 8am to 6pm until the termination of the Water Ban. Violators will be fined according to City Ordinance 16-12.24.  

We urge residents to reduce the timing of your irrigation zones by 50% if using City water during approved times.

If using well water to water grass, there must be signage indicating “Well Water In Use” visible from the street.

The following activities are still permitted but may be restricted if dry weather continues: Additional outdoor watering restrictions. Watering of gardens with a handheld hose or watering can.

Washing of cars.

Filling of permanent swimming pools.

 

 

This restriction is in effect until further notice. Significant long term systemic rain is needed to remove the water restriction. Additional Restrictions may be enacted if the above restriction is not adequate to reduce water consumption. This restriction is an Operational and Conservation measure. For more information, please contact the Water Department at 774-203-1850.

Direct link to the entire document:  http://www.cityofattleboro.us/pdf/wban1.pdf

 

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