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Drought Tips, Tools & Resources

Learn how you can help yourself and your community by saving water. On this page you will find outreach material and resources that can be easily downloaded and used either as is or by adding your logo to the materials. Residents can also find information on private wells.
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Drought Alerts

Current City and Town Water Restrictions

 Current city and town water restrictions table

What should communities do during a drought?

There is great information on drought management and water conservation for water suppliers, school, recreation and facilities managers, planning boards, and more on the Conserve MA Water site.

Info Graphics

What to do in a drought info graphics

Level 1 Mild Drought

Residents and Businesses   Immediate steps for communitiesShort and medium - term steps for communities
Level 1 Mild Drought infographic click to download the pdf
Level 1 Mild Drought infographic click to download the pdf
Level 1 Mild Drought infographic click to download the pdf

Level 2 - Significant Drought

Residents and BusinessesImmediate steps for communitiesShort and medium - term steps for communities
Level 2 Significant Drought infographic
Level 2 Significant Drought infographic
Level 2 Significant Drought infographic

Level 3 - Critical Drought

Residents and Businesses                      Immediate steps for communitiesShort and medium - term steps for communities
level 3 Critical drought infographic
level 3 Critical drought infographic
level 3 Critical drought infographic

Video: MA Drought Video #1- What does drought mean in MA?

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Video: MA Drought Video #2- Why does drought get declared even when we get rain?

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Video: MA Drought Video #3- Public Water Suppliers and Outdoor Watering Restrictions

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Tips for Saving Water

Find great tips for indoor and outdoor water conservation on the Conserve MA Water site. 

water saving tips outdoor

Download - Water savings tips outdoor

water saving tips indoor.

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Information for Private Well Owners

During a drought, wells and surface water bodies can drop to low levels because there is less water to draw from the ground. Your water supply could likely be affected if the drought continues.

Learn more about how private well owners can conserve water and make an impact on your own water supply as well as the community's water supply. Find out what to do if your well has gone dry as well as troubleshooting of common issues and solutions encountered by private well owners during a drought.  

More Information About Private Wells

Social Media Resources

Find additional social media products on the Conserve MA Water website.

Indoor

Water Efficient AppliancesFind and Fix Leaks
Drought Social Media - Efficient Appliances
Drought Social Media - Fix Indoor Leaks
Don't Leave the water RunningFaucet Aerator
Drought Social Media - Running Water
Drought Social Media - Save Indoor Water

Outdoor

Brown LawnHand WaterLocal Water Restrictions
Drought Social Media - Dormant Lawn
Drought Social Media - Hand Watering
small child watering a garden
Drop for DropKeep and Eye OutPick up a Broom
Drought Social Media - Lawns
Drought Social Media - Outdoor Leaks
Drought Social Media - Sweep

Drought Management

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2024 Drought Q & A from Stakeholders Calls

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