Town of Hanover Water Restriction Emergency 6/15/26

The levels in Hanover's water tanks are critically low. This is as low as they have been in at least the last 15 years. Use is outpacing our ability to supply water; our pumps are running 24/7, increasing the likelihood of equipment failure.

The Town of Hanover is asking everyone to do all they can to be part of the solution and reduce water use as much as possible.

Starting tonight, June 16, 2026, at MIDNIGHT (12:00 am), the Hanover Water Department will be actively monitoring irrigation usage, and we will cite violators with fines and post the addresses of violators on Hanover's website.

We hope this provides everyone with a reasonable opportunity to turn off their irrigation systems and reduce non-essential water use.

The current situation is serious and requires immediate attention. These measures are being put in place to ensure adequate fire protection and that essential household needs can be met.

These actions are intended to safeguard public safety, maintain system reliability, and preserve our limited water resources during this period of concern. We appreciate the community's cooperation and commitment to helping us address this challenge.

We appreciate everyone's cooperation with these water-use restrictions. By working together and complying with these measures, we can help preserve and maintain the reliability of our water system for the entire community. If conservation goals are not met, additional restrictions or mandatory measures may be necessary in the future.

Tonight's Select Board meeting, scheduled for 6:30 pm, will provide a forum to further address this situation.