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Yarmouth Public Works reports Level 2 drought, restrictions on automatic sprinklers

TOWN OF YARMOUTH Board of Health · July 6, 2026
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Summary

Yarmouth Director of Public Works Jeffrey Colby told the Board of Health that Cape Cod groundwater levels are low for the season, triggering state review and restrictions on automatic sprinkler systems; residents with concerns were directed to contact the Water Department.

Jeffrey Colby, Yarmouth's Director of Public Works, informed the Board of Health on July 6 that Cape Cod's groundwater levels are low for this time of year and the region is at a Level 2 drought status under the state's monthly review.

At this drought level, Colby said restrictions apply to automatic sprinkler systems. He advised residents with concerns to contact the Water Department for guidance. The update was informational; the board did not take a formal vote on drought measures at the meeting.

The board was not asked to adopt new restrictions beyond those already in effect under state guidance; Colby emphasized the Water Department as the point of contact for individual inquiries.