Dedham & Westwood Shares Update Drought Status Now Level 1
Effective Monday, September 15 - The Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force has upgraded our region from Normal Conditions to Mild Drought, triggering mandatory water restrictions for all residents and businesses. Read the full announcement from the Dedham-Westwood Water District, issued September 10, 2025.
What You Need to Know:
- Outdoor watering limited to ONE DAY per week
- Allowed times: Before 9 AM or After 5 PM only
- Your watering day depends on your street name's first letter (see list below):
- Monday: Street names beginning with A through C
- Tuesday: Street names beginning with D through J
- Thursday: Street names beginning with K through R
- Friday: Street names beginning with S through Z
- Hand-held hoses, drip irrigation, and watering cans still permitted for gardens
Why Now?
Despite recent storms, our streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs remain below normal levels due to ongoing below-average rainfall throughout the region.
More Information About Your Drinking Water
For updates and information related to the service, operations, and management of your drinking water system in Dedham, please follow the Dedham-Westwood Water District on social media @DWWD_H20) or visit dwwd.org.
Help us work together to conserve our water resources. Thank you!
