Yes, agricultural use, including private vegetable gardens, is considered essential use.
Thanks, Darin Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Linda McMillan <mcmillanlin...@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:27:28 PM To: LaFalam, Darin <lafal...@lincolntown.org> Cc: Lincoln Talk <lincoln@lincolntalk.org> Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Lincoln Water Department - Notification of Seasonal Outdoor Water Use Restrictions What is allowed for vegetable gardens? On Mon, Apr 29, 2024, 8:23 AM LaFalam, Darin <lafal...@lincolntown.org<mailto:lafal...@lincolntown.org>> wrote: The Water Department Drought Management Plan provides guidance on appropriate water restrictions for outdoor water use as needed. These restrictions apply to non-essential outdoor watering by residential and commercial customers. Agricultural water use is considered essential. Customers who are farmers as defined in the Lincoln Right to Farm Bylaw are therefore exempt from these restrictions. Effective May 1st, 2024: Mandatory Stage 1 outdoor watering restrictions Lincoln was in compliance with the 65 RGPCD for FY2023. The Lincoln Water Department is required, based on Mass DEP Water Withdrawal Permit #9P4-3-20-157.01, to enforce seasonal limits on non-essential outdoor watering from May 1st through September 30th as per 310 CMR 36.07. [cid:image003.png@01DA9A0E.7824FAC0]Summary of Restrictions Allowed Activity Time of day Stage 1 Stage 2 (2 days per week) Stage 3 (1 Day per week) Stage 4 Handheld watering 6PM-9AM Allowed Allowed Allowed Not Allowed Above-ground/ in-ground sprinklers 7PM-7AM Every By house Number Even = Tues/Sat Odd = Wed/Sun 7:00pm – 7:00am By house number Even = Sat Odd = Sun Not allowed Soaker hoses Any time Allowed 2 days per week 1 Day per week Not allowed Drip irrigation Any time Allowed 2 days per week 1 Day per week Not Allowed New lawns Install Watering Any Time June & Sept. Only By hand as needed for 20 days, then 2x weekly June & Sept only 1 Day per week Not allowed Washing vehicles Any time Allowed Use commercial Use commercial Use commercial Washing buildings, pavement Any time Allowed Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed Swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, Jacuzzis Any time Allowed One fill per season for new or repair Topping off only 3” per month Topping off or refill Not Allowed Car wash fundraisers Any time Allowed Allowed Not allowed Not allowed Games or toys with continuous water Any time Allowed Allowed 30 mins/day on the assigned watering day Allowed 30 mins/day on the assigned watering day Not allowed Water use restrictions are automatically implemented May 1st and continue to September 30th. If Higher restrictions may be imposed in response to state drought declarations. If USGS Stream Gauge 01104500 drops below 35cfs, non-essential outdoor watering is restricted to 1 day per week. During Stage 1 and above, Water Department staff will be monitoring all sprinkler use in Town and will stop to remind residents of the new restriction policy. A first offence will result in a $100 fine, and subsequent violations will result in a $200 fine. If any residents have questions, please contact Darin LaFalam, Water Superintendent, by phone email: lafal...@lincolntown.org<mailto:lafal...@lincolntown.org>, or by phone: 781-259-2669 Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 pm. For further information on water conservation and what residents and communities can do, visit the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ drought page<http://url2708.masswaterworks.org/ls/click?upn=uNjgEwbdYc89IGOOW-2FBgQL-2FUg-2BJrWaGh-2FgMLuYrFwKc-2F69sY5y633lfdXdDWYjMMBG81MGCZ4hQFc5nOoRySBeifmKg4EDPOezUiq-2B8md4YZ48HjDDI5HJg0DksYAoQd9bSB_l5bLSxyGqHGexL-2FwI6MCeYIOLoUbKxK4bPYOsFlhh9iS-2FDy7geHPeI-2B1Voli-2Fx7EsERiLbsx1-2FBCjMDuuEGplc2-2Fh23sunNzmCB-2BvVoLMinQHZy1xShIWM-2BQJ6pLJxLaRL8g-2FKdzNNazghb5xJdEd0w812nx4RanffhRYI90ngm34rfXfqbvhRGEZAPnp9igT8hrcq3zaNf1KrDpcLZWMdmg8sTbOmQrP2BcY9khfMfL-2FYYPfHCx7VI1ALuZRO8wPB9-2Bx9CKGTtcAoYoJWgl5uBT9UW-2FOg6bjSvW3Rg4uWJBbAFjiKuGHzc-2F-2B6ojP4xy-2BiuMNbM5hIMh7Bbna9nI4g-3D-3D>. Thank you, Darin [lincolnseal black&white] Darin M. LaFalam Water Superintendent Phone: 781-259-2669 Email: lafal...@lincolntown.org<mailto:afal...@lincolntown.org> 16 Lincoln Road Lincoln, MA 01773 www.lincolntown.org/219/Water-Department<http://www.lincolntown.org/219/Water-Department> -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org<mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln.
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