WAYLAND, MASS. (WHDH) - With much of Massachusetts suffering through moderate or severe drought conditions, water restrictions have been put in place to keep many towns and cities from running dry. Wayland instated one of the state’s strictest bans.
“I think everywhere you look in Wayland it’s brown,” said Wayland resident Jackie Adelson.
Wayland’s tough water ban has prohibited sprinklers, pool filling, and watering plants by hand with a hose or water jug is allowed only one night a week.
“My husband prides himself on his grass. He’s been making it nice and green for us to sell it, but now with this water ban, it’s nice and crunchy brown,” said Wayland resident Dana Bache who is trying to sell her house.
Russell’s Garden Center said there is not a lot to do except wait for rain. Garry Blackwood, a worker at the garden center, advised putting potted plants in a tray of water, but for plants in the ground, there is not a lot you can do.
“One day a week, they could fill up the tray. If they have it in partial shade, there’s a chance the water may stay until the next week”,” said Blackwood.
Local liquor store owner Bob Lavin said he hears customers complain in his family’s store about the ban but that most residents understand the sacrifice.
“Your lawn is coming back,” said Lavin.
Violating the water ban is a $100 fine for the first and second time, increasing by $100 for each additional violation.
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