On June 15, 2022, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs declared a Level 2- Significant Drought (click here for more information). A Full Outdoor Watering Restriction on all non-essential outdoor watering must be implemented immediately.
Although the Town joined the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority in December 2020, the current connection to the Town of Lexington’s water system is not large enough to allow for the elimination of outdoor watering restrictions in the near future. The Town of Burlington must comply with what is mandated by the State.
These water conservation measures would apply to all residential and commercial properties
3rd Step: Significant Drought – Full Outdoor Watering Restriction on all non-essential watering
Outdoor watering restrictions consist of:
The following uses are permitted:
Penalties:
According to the Town Bylaws Section 5.4 the Town, through its Select Board, may declare a State of Water Conservation. Section 5.9 states the Penalties for violating the Water Restriction are:
Lawn Exemptions: