Water restrictions announced in Worcester amid drought conditions

WORCESTER, Mass. — Officials are alerting residents to restrict their water usage as the city entered a Level 1-Mild Drought status on Tuesday.

Since May, authorities say monthly rainfall totals have remained below the 24-year average.

The restrictions are as follows:

• All nonessential outdoor water uses are restricted to no more than one day per week (Tuesday or Thursday), before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m., with the exception of the watering of ornamentals and flower gardens with drip irrigation, hand-held hose, or watering cans.
• Water users will be restricted to the following odd/even schedule based on property address:
• Tuesdays: Odd Numbered Address
• Thursdays: Even Numbered Address

Golf courses in Worcester will also be affected, according to the declaration:

• Irrigation of fairways shall be reduced to 80% of normal, irrigation of roughs shall be reduced to 50% of normal, and there shall be no irrigation of landscaping and ornamentals.

More information about the drought and its restrictions will be posted on the city’s website.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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