Effective April 1, the town of Hopkinton is enacting a mandatory state of water supply conservation.
The Department of Public Works released a public notice on Monday detailing the water restriction for all customers connected to the municipal water system. Until the restriction is lifted, lawn watering, vehicle washing, pool filling or other “non-essential” water use is prohibited.
“This Water Use Restriction was declared to ensure an adequate supply of water to all water users,” the public notice states. According to the notice, the town remains in a critical drought with an elevated fire danger.
“Our ground water levels at the wells remain below normal,” the statement continues, noting that heavy frost and reduced spring melt and precipitation have resulted in less groundwater recharge.
Under the restriction, any non-essential water use is subject to written warnings and fines. Continued violations could result in suspension of water service.
More information about the water conservation actions can be found on the town’s website.
With the out of control building in town, what did you expect? It’s not even summer yet. Expect more water restictions at this growth rate.