You don’t have to be a meteorologist to recognize the fact that the South Coast is experiencing extreme drought conditions this summer. All you have to do is look out the window at your lawn.
Unless you have an automatic sprinkler system and aren’t afraid of seeing a dramatic spike in your water bill, you and your neighbors are looking at the brownest, most sunburned lawn you’ve seen in years.
As the drought continues, with no sign of the series of rainy days needed to turn this situation around, New Bedford has decided to implement a voluntary water ban effective immediately.
The biggest request is to limit non-essential water use during off-peak hours, specifically from 9am to 5pm. Examples of non-essential water use are watering a lawn with an automatic irrigation system and washing cars, buildings, driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots. New Bedford strongly suggests limiting this type of water use to the morning or evening.
Voluntary water restrictions do not apply to those who water lawns, gardens and flowers with hand hoses. Businesses that require the use of water (such as car washes) are also exempt.
The SouthCoast has been in a severe level 2 drought since May 1. That was the only region that had a drought warning since early April, the city said.
According to a city press release, reserving non-essential water use during off-peak hours increases water use efficiency.
The Epic Cape Cod Bouncy Park does not disappoint
Just a short drive to I-195 is a day of family fun waiting to happen. Cape Cod Inflatable Park has added Wicked Waves Water Park for summer 2022, joining the Lazy River, water inflatables, trapeze facility, ninja warrior obstacle course and arcade already at the park in West Yarmouth.
It’s a fun stay for the whole family that has to be seen to be believed.
