Hyannis Water Board Says Water Shortage Chance Exists, Restricts Use

BARNSTABLE, MA — Water restrictions are now in place in Barnstable as a drought continues despite the rain on Monday.

The Hyannis Water Board, at their Aug. 16 meeting, determined that a potential for a water shortage exists due to the level 2 drought declaration for the Cape Cod Region by the State of Massachusetts, and to ensure compliance with the Water Management Act.

Officials say the declaration is appropriate to ensure an adequate supply of water for drinking and fire protection is available.

With the declaration, however, comes water use restrictions. Those include:

Odd/Even Day Outdoor Water

Outdoor water for those with odd-numbered addresses is restricted to odd numbered days, and vice versa for even-numbered addresses. Additionally, watering is to be done by hand only.

Outdoor watering by hand is permitted only from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m.

No pools, dirty cars

The filling of swimming pools has also been prohibited. Additionally, washing of vehicles is restricted unless done by a commercial car wash or for operator safety.

The Hyannis Water Board will terminate the water use restrictions on nonessential outdoor water use when the condition requiring the State of Water Supply Conservation no longer exist.