Water Restrictions

June 21, 2016

For Immediate Release

HANOVER IMPOSES WATER RESTRICTIONS

HANOVER - In accordance with Hanover’s Water Management Act Permit (9P3-4-21-122.01), the Town of Hanover is required to implement mandatory outside water use restrictions.  These restrictions are necessary in order to ensure an adequate supply of water for drinking and firefighting purposes, as well to protect streamflow for aquatic life.  Therefore, the Hanover Town Manager has declared a State of Water Supply Conservation under Town Bylaw 6-24.  Effective immediately, the outdoor use of water is restricted to odd numbered homes on odd days and even numbered homes on even days between the hours of 6 am to 9 am and 6 pm to 9 pm.  During this period, outdoor water use shall be limited to hand held hoses only.  The use of sprinklers of any kind is prohibited.  The restrictions will be reevaluated as precipitation and water demand return to their normal state.  Any person violating the water restrictions shall be liable to the Town in the amount of $50.00 for the first violation and $100.00 for each subsequent violation in accordance with the Hanover Town By-Law 6-24.  Private wells must be registered at the DPW office (781-826-3189) and a “PRIVATE WELL” sign posted on your property visible from the street.  Customers with questions regarding these restrictions may contact the offices of the Hanover DPW at 781-826-3189.