Welcome to Milford Water Company

The Milford Water Company was again honored by the DEP at a state ceremony for its on-going efforts to provide safe, clean drinking water to its customers. Our company ranked 6th out of the 741 public water systems in Massachusetts. The state awards program acknowledges the many challenges faced by public water suppliers in complying with the Safe Drinking Water Act and recognizes outstanding performance. Manager Henry C. Papuga accepted the award and recognized the hard work and dedication of the company employees who year after year, provide award-winning water and service to the customers in Milford.

Water Ban Information

The current official Conservation Plan Stage is Stage 1 – Drought Advisory.

Water is a precious commodity and should always be used wisely. See our conservation page for some useful tips.

Water Conservation Plan Stages
Normal	No Restrictions, but please use water wisely!
Stage I - Drought Advisory	Voluntary restrictions on use of outside water to alternate days. Customer are asked to water lawns and gardens, wash vehicles and fill swimming pools on alternate days (or less frequently) before 7:00 AM or after 7:00 PM. If the house or business has an even street number, watering is allowed on even numbered days of the month. If the house or business has an odd street number, water is allowed only on the odd numbered days of the month.
Stage II - Drought Watch	Voluntary restrictions from Stage I are now mandatory.
Stage III - Drought Warning	Mandatory restriction of use of all outside water. Customers are prohibited from using lawn sprinklers, irrigation systems, soakers and unattended hoses. Outside water usage is restricted to use of hand held hose only for no more than one hour per day before 7:00 AM or after 7:00 PM. Washing of walkways, driveways, motor vehicles and filling of pools is also forbidden. Restrictions are mandatory and subject to termination of water service.
Stage IV - Drought Emergency	Mandatory ban of all outside water use.

First Violation is a verbal or written warning.
Second violation is termination of water service to the residence or business.