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Board of Selectmen Enacts Mandatory Water Restrictions Effective September 13, 2020

Posted on: September 4, 2020 - 4:17pm

September 4, 2020

*IMPORTANT NOTICE*

Mandatory Water Restrictions in Effective September 13, 2020

Due to the lack of substantial precipitation and moderate drought conditions, the Enfield Board of Selectmen acting in their capacity as Water/Sewer Commissioners, in accordance with RSA 41:11-d, hereby place mandatory water restrictions in place on all outdoor watering effective September 10, 2020 and until further notice.  The mandatory water restrictions are in effect for all Enfield Municipal Water System residential and business customers.  

What this means to you:  Effective Wednesday, September 13, 2020, all outdoor watering is prohibited. These restrictions are in effect until further notice.  The restrictions will stay in place until conditions allow the ban to be lifted.   Prohibited activities include:

  • Watering lawns, gardens, landscaped areas, trees, shrubs and ornamental plants (the watering of vegetables by container is permitted). 
  • Washing paved surfaces, such as streets, sidewalks, driveways, garages, parking areas, tennis courts and patios. 
  • Operating water fountains, artificial waterfalls and reflecting pools. 
  • Washing vehicles. 
  • Filling and topping off swimming pools or running a sprinkler for children. 

While the restrictions are not being imposed on households with private wells, we strongly encourage everyone to be judicious with their water use as private wells may very well be affected in the near future. 

Please be advised that the watering restrictions for Municipal Water System customers will be strictly enforced.  The first offense will result in a written notice for failure to comply.  Second offense will result in a $100 fine.  Third and each subsequent offense will result in a fine of $500 and disconnection of water service.  For further questions please contact the Department of Public Works at 603-632-4605.  If you observe violations to the mandatory water restrictions, we ask that you report it right away by calling 603‐632-4605 or emailing  jtaylor@enfield.nh.us.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.  Please visit our website https://www.enfield.nh.us/water-sewer for updates regarding the water restrictions and drought conditions.  Any and all water conservation in addition to the restrictions is appreciated.  We would like to thank you in advance for your assistance 

Please note that a number of water saving tips are provided on the website: https://www.enfield.nh.us/water-sewer/files/water-saving-tips-conservation-efficiency-information  

Enfield Board of Selectmen