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• Significant Drought Conditions & Water Use Restrictions In Effect in Cambridge

  9/11/2025

  Under a Level 2 (Significant Drought), all nonessential outdoor water uses remain banned, except the watering of ornamentals and flower gardens with drip irrigation. Hand-held hose or watering cans may be permitted.

• 12th Annual Cycle to the Source Cambridge Watershed Bike Tour September 20

  8/20/2025

  The annual event is a fun, alternative way to share information about Cambridge water and past participants have greatly enjoyed the experience.

• Cambridge Drought Status Downgraded to Normal Conditions

  5/20/2025

  The State has announced that Cambridge and the Northeast Region of the Commonwealth has been downgraded from a Level 1 – Mild Drought to Level 0 - Normal Conditions.

• Cambridge Drought Status Downgraded to Level 1 - Mild Drought

  5/9/2025

  The State has announced that Cambridge and the Northeast Region of the Commonwealth will be downgraded from a Level 2- Significant Drought to a Level 1 – Mild Drought.

• Spring Season Begins With Significant Drought Conditions & Water Use Restrictions

  4/16/2025

  The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) wants to make the Cambridge community aware of the latest water drought status. Last week, the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) changed the Cambridge drought level status to Level 2 (Significant Drought). In response to the ongoing drought, Cambridge has implemented strict water use restrictions.

• Commonwealth Elevates Northeast Region To Level 3-Critical Drought Status

  2/11/2025

  Due to the abnormally low levels, the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) elevated the Northeast Region of Massachusetts, which includes Cambridge, from a Level 2 - Significant Drought to a Level 3 - Critical Drought on Friday, February 7.

• Cambridge Water Department Proactively Works to Eliminate Lead Service Lines

  11/13/2024

  The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has set a goal of replacing all lead service lines in Massachusetts within the next five years, eight years ahead of the new Federal EPA regulation requiring all lead services to be replaced by 2037.

• Commonwealth Elevates Northeast Region, Which Includes Cambridge, to Level 3- Critical Drought Status

  11/8/2024

  Due to the abnormally low levels, the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) today elevated the Northeast Region of Massachusetts, which includes Cambridge, from a Level 1- Mild Drought to a Level 3- Critical Drought.

• Importance of Water Conservation During Drought Periods

  11/7/2024

  The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) carefully monitors the City’s water supply system on a weekly basis to ensure an adequate supply of water is available to meet the needs of our residents, businesses, and local organizations.

• EVENT REGISTRATION SLOTS ARE FULL - Cycle to the Source Watershed Bike Tour September 30

  9/6/2023

  Cambridge Water Department (CWD) staff will host a 32-mile bike tour of the Cambridge Watershed, guided by Urban AdvenTours on Saturday, September 30, from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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