In accordance with Wayland’s Water Management Act Permit with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, effective immediately the Town of Wayland Water Division is implementing a water use restriction for users of the Wayland Public Water Supply. The recent drop in flow of the Concord River at our assigned Streamflow Monitoring Gauge has triggered the need for this water restriction. Limiting water use, especially non-essential outdoor water use, is needed to ensure a sustainable water supply and to protect stream flow for aquatic life.
An immediate ban on nonessential outdoor water use is required between the hours of 9am-5pm. Outdoor watering will be allowed one day per week – Wednesday. Watering by means of a handheld hose is permissible anytime.
The water use restrictions include:
- Irrigation of lawns and gardens via automated systems and above ground hose sprinklers
- Washing of vehicles, other than by commercial car wash
- Washing of exterior building surfaces, parking lots, driveways, or sidewalks
- Except as needed to apply paint, preservatives, stucco, pavement or cement
The Water Division will notify the public when and if conditions continue to deteriorate and a full outdoor water ban is necessary based on permit conditions.
Any person found violating these water restrictions is subject to the fines established in Chapter 190 of the Town of Wayland By-laws. These fines are $100 for the second violation and $200 for the third and subsequent violations. Failure to comply with Nonessential Outdoor Water Use Restrictions may result in termination of water service.
