Burlington Water Restrictions Return Thursday

BURLINGTON, MA — Burlington's water restrictions will go back into effect Thursday with step one of the town's water conservation measures.

No watering is allowed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and automated or sprinkler water is only allowed every other day. Even-numbered addresses can water on even days, odd-numbered ones on odd days.

The restrictions apply to both residential and commercial properties.

The town will give out warnings for first violations, $50 fines for second violations and $100 fines for further violations.

The following water uses are still permitted at all times.

• "Watering of gardens, flowers, and ornamental plantings by means of a hand-held hose only.
• To meet core functions of a business or commercial activity
• Applying necessary surface treatments (aka washing exterior surfaces) such as paint, preservatives, stucco, pavement, or cement.
• Car washing and filling of pools during 1st and 2nd steps only."

If the town enters a mild drought, automatic watering will be limited to one night a week. In a significant drought, non-essential watering is banned entirely.

Additional details on the water restrictions are available here.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.