Public Works News & Announcements

Town of Hanover Water Restriction Emergency

Town of Hanover Water Restriction Emergency 6/15/26

The levels in our water tanks are critically low. This is as low as they have been in at least the last 15 years. Use is outpacing our... more ››

Water Tank in Hanover

Hanover Water System Operating at Full Capacity 6/14/26

Due to extremely high water demand and ongoing dry weather conditions. all three of Hanover‘s water treatment plants are currently... more ››

Water Restrictions

Town of Hanover Mandatory Water Restrictions 2026

In accordance with Hanover's Water Management Act Permit (9P3-4-21-122.0l) and to ensure adequate and sustainable reserves for drinking and... more ››

Hydrant

Spring 2026 Water Main Flushing Program

The Hanover Water Department's Spring Water Main Flushing Program is scheduled to begin on the week of April 6th, 2026

Cemetery

Cemetery Decoration Removal

As part of our regular Seasonal Maintenance Program, the DPW will begin removing all graveside holiday decorations and ornaments from Town... more ››

Our Public Water System has no Lead, Galvanized Requiring Replacement (GRR) or Unknown Service Lines

Hanover Water DepartmentPWS ID 4122000Our Public Water System has no Lead, Galvanized Requiring... more ››

Hydrant

Fall 2025 Water Main Flushing Program

The Hanover Water Department's Fall Water Main Flushing Program is scheduled to begin on the week of September 22nd, 2025. 

Forge Pond Park

Field Maintenance Scheduled for August 15-16, 2025

The Town of Hanover will be performing field maintenance on grassed areas and Infield Areas on August 15-16, 2025.The schedule of treatment... more ››

flow test

Fire Flow Test, July 24, 2025

A fire flow test will be conducted on July 24, 2025 at approximately 8:00 pm in the vicinity of 476 Webster Street.

Water Restrictions

Town of Hanover Mandatory Water Restrictions 2025

In accordance with Hanover's Water Management Act Permit (9P3-4-21-122.0l) and to ensure adequate and sustainable reserves for drinking and... more ››

Cemetery

Cemetery Decoration Removal

As part of our regular Seasonal Maintenance Program, the DPW will begin removing all graveside holiday decorations and ornaments from Town... more ››

Hydrant

Spring 2025 Water Main Flushing Program

The Hanover Water Department's Spring Water Main Flushing Program is scheduled to begin on the week of April 07, 2025. 

Drinking Water Glass

Drinking Water Lead and Copper Rule Town-Wide Survey/Inventory 10/23/24

All community public water systems in Massachusetts will be required to comply with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) starting... more ››

Forge Pond Park

Field Maintenance Scheduled for June 20-21, 2025

The Town of Hanover will be performing field maintenance on grassed areas and Infield Areas on June 20-21, 2025.The schedule of treatment... more ››

Water Restrictions

Town of Hanover Mandatory Water Restrictions 2024

In accordance with Hanover's Water Management Act Permit (9P3-4-21-122.0l) and to ensure adequate and sustainable reserves for drinking and... more ››

Forge Pond Park

Field Maintenance Scheduled for June 14-15, 2024

The Town of Hanover will be performing field maintenance on grassed areas on June 14-15, 2024.The schedule of treatment for each field/... more ››

flow test

Fire Flow Test 5/1/24

A fire flow test will be conducted on May 1, 2024, at approximately 8:00 PM in the vicinity of 511-525 Washington Street.

Cleanup Day Trashcan

Annual Town Cleanup Week 4/29/24

This year's Annual Town Clean-Up Week will be held from June 3rd through June 7th. This service, provided by the DPW, will allow residents... more ››

Forge Pond Park

Field Maintenance Scheduled for April 19-20, 2024

The Town of Hanover will be performing field maintenance on infield, warning track, and flower bed areas on April 19-20, 2024.The schedule... more ››

Hydrant

Spring 2024 Water Main Flushing Program

The Hanover Water Department's Spring Water Main Flushing Program is scheduled to begin on the week of April 08, 2024. 

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