Town of Hanover Water Restriction Emergency Update 6/19/26

We are pleased to share that Hanover’s water tanks are now up to approximately 108 feet. This is phenomenal progress and a direct result of the community’s continued conservation efforts. Yesterday’s rain (and rainbow) provided some welcome relief, and it looks like we may receive more rain over the next few days.

That said, we cannot become complacent. Weekend water use is typically higher, and we need everyone to continue limiting unnecessary water use for the next several days. Please continue conserving, avoid irrigation and outdoor watering, hold off on pool fills, and limit water use to essential needs whenever possible. If we can maintain these efforts through the weekend, we are hopeful we can get back above 110 feet with some breathing room.

We continue to see violations every day and night. Notices of Violation and fines will be issued throughout the summer. Irrigating from the public water system will not be tolerated, as it places unnecessary strain on the entire system.

We are optimistic that, if these conservation efforts continue, we may be able to give some of our pumps a much-needed rest early next week.

At the end of the day, this is a great success story about the Hanover community, residents, businesses, and town staff, stepping up and doing the right thing. We appreciate you and recognize the shared effort it has taken to get to this point.

A special tip of the cap goes to DPW Director Kurt Kelley, Water Superintendent Adam Flood, and the entire Water Department for their quick response, ongoing monitoring, and tireless work during this critical time.