Drought raised to Level 2; resident protests watering rules; town reports lead sampling and a meter-replacement plan
The state raised Orleans' drought status to Level 2 (handheld/drip only). Resident Brian Nelson urged fair, consistent watering rules and proposed limited early-morning irrigation for private wells. Staff reported 93 lead samples taken at NASET Regional Middle School and recommended replacing source water meters (estimated equipment cost ~$35,000) to reduce unaccounted-for water.
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Town staff told the board the Executive Office raised the drought classification to Level 2 on June 9, which restricts outdoor water use to handheld watering and drip irrigation only under the town’s water-management permit. Staff clarified that some parks and recreation properties (for example Eldridge Park) have exemptions, but most town properties, including schools and town hall, are not exempt.
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