Politics & Government
Danvers Immediately Moves To Level 3 Outdoor Water Restrictions
Outdoor sprinklers and lawn irrigation systems are only allowed to run overnight three days a week.
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DANVERS, MA — With this June shaping up to be considerably less rainy than the 2023 deluge, Danvers has increased its outdoor water restrictions to Level 3 effective on Tuesday.
Residents will only be allowed to use outdoor sprinkler and lawn/garden systems at night on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. the next day. There is no watering allowed the rest of the week.
Hand-held hoses and watering cans are still allowed at any time. Car washing also remains allowed.
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The town may institute additional water restrictions as the summer progresses as part of a mandate to protect the endangered Ipswich River.
"The small changes that you make can make a big difference," Danvers officials said.
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(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at [email protected]. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)
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