Significant Drought Conditions and Water Use Restrictions In Effect in Cambridge
The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) would like to inform the Cambridge community about the latest water drought status. In mid-January, the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) elevated the Cambridge and Northeast region drought level status to Level 2 (Significant Drought). All nonessential outdoor water use is currently prohibited.
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Cambridge is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 while minimizing economic displacement from energy costs. We want to ensure that all our residents, regardless of race, wealth, primary language, or health, can survive and thrive during and after extreme storms and heat waves.