TOWN OF FRANKLIN
MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
EFFECTIVE MONDAY MAY 18, 2015
LAWN WATERING IS RESTRICTED
TO
ONE DAY PER WEEK ON TRASH DAY
- No lawn watering between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- No holiday delays for watering
- No lawn watering is permitted on other days of the week
The summer Water Conservation Measures are needed to limit the daily demand on the water system in order to ensure that adequate water is available to meet the public health and safety needs of the Town. This measure is necessary to maintain the water levels in the tanks for fire protection and normal consumption.
During the summer months, the Town experiences excessively high demands for water due to lawn watering. There have been 24‐hour periods during which water consumption has been more than twice our average daily water usage for the year. Because of the tremendous increase in the demand for water and State restrictions on the amount of water that can be pumped daily, the Town of Franklin must place mandatory water conservation measures in effect for lawn watering during the summer months.
A total of 1‐inch of water once per week from rain and watering promotes the healthiest lawns. compliance with these regulations could adversely affect public health and safety. Violators are subject to fines up to $200.
For additional information, visit the DPW website at www.franklin.ma.us/DPW.
Any questions should be directed to the Department of Public Works at 508‐520‐4910.
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Franklin DPW headquarters building |