GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The City of Greenfield has declared a State of Water Supply Conservation. The declaration by Mayor Ginny Desorgher comes with mandatory water-use restrictions.
Effective immediately, outdoor watering is limited to hand-held hoses or watering cans, to be used only after 5 PM or before 9 AM. The use of automatic sprinklers is banned. Washing of automobiles or boats is prohibited except at commercial car washes. Filling or “topping off” of pools is banned.
Desorgher says all city residents need to do their part to ensure an adequate supply of water for firefighting and other essential needs.
Here is the official news release from the City of Greenfield:
GREENFIELD – Mayor Virgina Desorgher has declared a State of Water Supply Conservation, requiring
mandatory water-use restrictions, in accordance with § 415-59 of the Greenfield Municipal Code. This declaration
follows the State of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ declaration of a
significant drought in the Connecticut River Valley Region, which triggered mandatory restrictions on nonessential water use.
As drought conditions persist, the City is instituting the following restrictions on outdoor water use, effective
immediately:
• Limit outdoor watering to hand-held hoses or watering cans, to be used only after 5 PM or before 9
AM. The use of automatic sprinkler systems is prohibited.
• Washing of hard surfaces (sidewalks, patios, driveways, siding), personal vehicles, or boats is
prohibited with the exception of commercial car washes.
• Filling or “topping off” pools is banned.
“We all need to do our part by taking these commonsense steps to safeguard Greenfield’s water supply and ensure
we have enough water for firefighting and other essential needs,” said Mayor Desorgher.
Under the City Code, violations of water-use restrictions carry a $50 fine for the first offense and a $100 fine for
each subsequent offense.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has established exemptions to the ban for health or
safety reasons, by regulation, for production of food or fiber, for maintenance of livestock or to meet the core
function of a business
