The Cape Cod Region has officially been downgraded from a Level 2 drought to a Level 1 – Mild Drought status by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
As a result, the Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board has voted to lessen non-essential outdoor water use restrictions for customers served by the Hyannis Water System.
Here’s what has changed under the updated Level 1 Mild Drought restrictions:
Automatic Irrigation & Sprinklers
• Outdoor watering using sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems is now permitted one day per week.
• Odd-numbered addresses may water on odd-numbered calendar days
• Even-numbered addresses may water on even-numbered calendar days
Allowed Watering Hours
• Outdoor watering is permitted during the hours of 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Hand Watering is Allowed
• Residents may continue watering lawns, gardens, flowers, and ornamental plants using hand-held hoses, drip irrigation, and buckets.
View the full notice here:
https://barnstablewaterresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FINAL_05-19-26-UPDATE-State-of-Water-Supply-Conservation-Level-1.pdf
Customers with questions may contact the Hyannis Water System at (508) 775-0063.
For more information on statewide drought conditions, visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/drought-status
