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Mandatory Water Ban

Posted on: August 17, 2016 - 1:14pm

TOWN OF AYER MANDATORY OUTDOOR WATER BAN
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 17, 2016

Due to the Drought Watch condition in Central Massachusetts, the Ayer Board of Water Commissioners have declared a State of Water Supply Conservation, in accordance with the Town Water Use Restriction Regulation. Under the State of Water Supply Conservation, Restriction 5f. -  Outdoor Water Use Ban has been implemented.

 “Outdoor Water Use Ban: Outdoor water uses are controlled as follows:

  1. Watering with hand hose only (no sprinklers or irrigation systems)
  2. Watering with water can only
  3. All other outdoor watering shall be prohibited”

Enforcement of the Outdoor Water Use Ban is as follows:

  1. 1st Violation – Written Warning
  2. 2nd Violation - $50.00 fine
  3. 3rd Violation - $200.00 fine
  4. 4th Violation - $300.00 fine and reduction in water availability to allow for basic water need

All Town employees are the enforcement agents authorized to implement the water ban.  Please contact the D.P.W. office at 978-772-8240 if you have any questions regarding the water ban

Thank you for your cooperation.

View the Water Status Presentation made to the Ayer Board of Selectmen on August 16, 2016