PUBLIC NOTICE - LEVEL 2 DROUGHT

February 10, 2025Following nearly six months of below-normal precipitation, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Southeast region has been elevated to a Level – 2 Significant Drought.

“Even with winter weather, several regions in our state are facing below-average precipitation,” said EEA Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “To avoid overtaxing our water systems, we must prioritize indoor water conservation. It’s essential that everyone follows state guidance and local water restrictions to ensure our drinking water stays available for everyone.”

Residents and Businesses:
- Minimize overall water use and be particularly mindful of indoor water use.
- Follow local water use restrictions.
- Fix indoor leaks, such as from toilets, faucets, and showers, which result in more than 60 percent of indoor use.
- For larger buildings and businesses, conduct water audits to identify areas of leaks and potential water conservation opportunities.

Based on the Level 2 Significant Drought declaration, Foxborough Water Department must, by water Management Act Permit, limit outdoor watering to hand-held hoses or watering cans, to be used only after 5 p.m. or before 9 a.m.