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Abenaki Irrigation Schedule

Twice-Weekly Irrigation Schedule for Millbury and Oxford, MA

Mandatory, Twice-Weekly Irrigation Schedule In Effect

This schedule applies to all Abenaki White Rock customers. It helps to ensure a sustainable drinking water supply, protect natural resources and streamflow for aquatic life, and respond to the region’s moderate to severe drought conditions.

Watering of plants and gardens is permitted at any time when using drip irrigation, a hand-held hose, or a watering can.


sprinkler head spraying water

Best practices for lawn watering

  • Optimum time to run sprinklers is between sunrise and 9 a.m., and one inch of water per week is sufficient to keep grass green.
  • Please avoid wasting water by sprinkling impermeable surfaces such as sidewalks and driveways.
  • No watering is necessary if it has rained within the last 48 hours. Pay attention the weather forecast and postpone watering if rain is forecast within the next 24 hours.
  • Hand watering is strongly encouraged for gardens, flowers and other ornamentals because it is a much more efficient use of water.

 

For customers in Abenaki's White Rock System. The irrigation schedule is in effect through October 31.

Last digit of your address numberPlease water only on:
0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 (even numbers)

Sunday & Wednesday
12:01 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., or
6:00 pm - Midnight

1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 (odd numbers)

Saturday & Tuesday
12:01 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., or
6:00 pm - Midnight

No address number

Sunday & Wednesday
12:01 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., or
6:00 pm - Midnight


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Tips for Saving Water

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