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Mandatory Water Ban on outdoor water use – MASSDEP LEVEL 3 – CRITICAL DROUGHT July 29th, 2026

TOWN OF HAMILTON WATER CONSERVATION INCREASE RESTRICTIONS MASSDEP LEVEL 3 – CRITICAL DROUGHT July 29th, 2026   The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) continues to announce the northeast region of Massachusetts to abide by Level 3 – Critical drought restrictions under the MassDEP Drought Management Plan. This restriction in mandated under Hamilton’s Water Registration. … Continued

Lack of Rainfall Causes Dangerously Low Ipswich River Water Levels; Lawn Sprinkler Ban Remains in Place

The significant lack of rainfall this summer has caused dangerously low water levels in the Ipswich River Watershed. The Hamilton Water Department again reminds residents about the need to conserve water and abide by the water ban policies. The decreasing water level causes increased stress on the town’s groundwater wells, filtration process, and ability to … Continued