Maine water district issues water emergency amid ongoing dry, hot weather
All outdoor water uses are banned until further notice in South Berwick
Updated: 1:17 PM EDT Aug 12, 2025
The South Berwick Water District declared a water emergency for the town of South Berwick on Tuesday due to ongoing dry, hot conditions. Water district officials said water resources were being stressed trying to keep up.As a result of the declaration, a ban on outdoor watering was in place and people were asked to conserve water as part of indoor use and only use water for essential needs.Effective immediately and until further notice, all outdoor watering, including lawn irrigation, car washing, and filling of swimming pools, is prohibited. Anyone who sees a violation they want to report should call the Water District at 207-384-2257 and not the police department.As of the Drought Monitor map released on Aug. 7, southern and coastal Maine was considered abnormally dry, but dry conditions have continued since then.The Kittery Water District, which did not have any announced restrictions Tuesday, said on Aug. 8 that the average water use is 70 gallons per person per day. The district shared many tips for conserving water both before and during a drought.
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine —
The South Berwick Water District declared a water emergency for the town of South Berwick on Tuesday due to ongoing dry, hot conditions. Water district officials said water resources were being stressed trying to keep up.
As a result of the declaration, a ban on outdoor watering was in place and people were asked to conserve water as part of indoor use and only use water for essential needs.
Effective immediately and until further notice, all outdoor watering, including lawn irrigation, car washing, and filling of swimming pools, is prohibited.
Anyone who sees a violation they want to report should call the Water District at 207-384-2257 and not the police department.
As of the Drought Monitor map released on Aug. 7, southern and coastal Maine was considered abnormally dry, but dry conditions have continued since then.
The Kittery Water District, which did not have any announced restrictions Tuesday, said on Aug. 8 that the average water use is 70 gallons per person per day. The district shared many tips for conserving water both before and during a drought.