The Maynard Select Board approved a non-essential outdoor water use restriction at its May 4 meeting.
The restriction goes into effect on May 5, and prohibits outdoor water use between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The Level 1 water restriction is part of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection water withdrawal permit for Maynard.
The hourly restriction will also help the town’s water system meet peak demand.
Examples of non-essential outdoor water uses include, but are not limited to:
Uses not required for health or safety reasons;
Watering lawns with sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems;
Washing vehicles, except as necessary for operator safety; and