Water Restrictions - Currently "Voluntary"

VOLUNTARY WATER RESTRICTIONS

 

The Harwich Water Department in its conservation efforts will be implementing a voluntary water restriction watering schedule.  This year, beginning now, we are once again imposing voluntary water restrictions.  Hopefully, with all of our customers adhering to this program and with continued rainfall, we should remain at a normal status throughout the summer.

The Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force meets regularly.  If an official drought declaration needs to be made, changes will be posted on our website, advertised in the Cape Cod Chronicle and signs throughout the Town of Harwich will be updated accordingly.  Cooperation is greatly appreciated in helping us protect our valuable water supply.  Thank you.

Drought Action Level:  Normal, Advisory, Watch, Warning, Emergency

Please check back frequently in-season for further updates regarding water restrictions.  We also recommend that our customers provide us with the phone number the wish to use to receive voice broadcast messages in the event of water emergency, water restrictions, etc.

Our Acquifer

The Monomoy Lens, from which our groundwater is pumped, is recharged by precipitation events over the winter and early spring. The lack of precipitation has resulted in lower groundwater levels. With the warm summer months on the horizon, the ability for precipitation to recharge the aquifer will quickly diminish as most of the precipitation that occurs will be evaporated before entering the groundwater table.   

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