Ashland, MA (August 8, 2020)- The Town of Ashland has entered into Stage Two outdoor water use restriction effective immediately until further notice. With the lack of rainfall, the Hopkinton Reservoir level has dropped to 295.35 feet.
The restrictions in Stage 2 are as follows according to the Town Bylaw:
i. Unattended watering using municipally-supplied water is prohibited
ii. Car washing: Car or vehicle washing using municipally-supplied water is prohibited.
iii. Washing of structures: Washing of structures including but not limited to buildings, houses, sheds, driveways, sidewalks, decks, fences, or patios using municipally supplied water is prohibited.
iv. Swimming Pools: Filling and topping off of swimming pools larger than 300 gallons, using municipally-supplied water is prohibited.
v. Handheld watering using municipally-supplied water is prohibited
Should the dry conditions continue, the town may need to request a Declaration of State of Water Supply Emergency.