Town of Wayland, June 29, 2002:

Please be advised that operational limitations at the Baldwin Pond Water Treatment Plant in combination with the June 16, 2022 Drought Status update from MassDEP; the Wayland Water Division will be increasing its restriction on outdoor watering to a full outdoor watering ban. The new restrictions will go into effect on June 29, 2022

This restriction is described below and is authorized by the Board of Public Works in accordance with Wayland Town Bylaws.

Although the immediate cause of this action is due to the operational limitation of the Baldwin Pond Treatment Plant, this conservation of water use is consistent with what has been implemented in past due to drought conditions and guidelines issued by MassDEP. This action is necessary to maintain proper storage in the Reeve’s Hill Tank and to provide for essential service needs.

Beginning June 29, 2022, the use of Automatic Underground Sprinklers will be prohibited.

• Handheld Hose: Handheld hose watering of lawns and gardens is permitted one day per week. The permitted day and time for hand watering is Wednesday evening starting at 5:00 PM and going through the night to end at 9:00 AM on Thursday morning only.

The Water Division will closely monitor its ability to produce an adequate supply of water and may increase this restriction if necessary. Any water restriction will remain in effect until noticed otherwise.

To access current information please visit the Department of Public Works page on the Town Website www.wayland.ma.us or call the Department at 508-358-3672.