Water Use

💧 Why are we still in a drought despite recent rainfall?

The North Shore remains in a Level 3 Drought. While recent rain has helped, months of below-average precipitation have left groundwater levels below normal. Because groundwater helps replenish streams, wetlands, and drinking water reservoirs, recovery can take weeks or even months.

Swipe through to learn why drought recovery takes time and how you can help conserve water at home.

Stay up to date on current drought conditions by visiting: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/drought-status

The report is an annual publication in response to customers’ need to know more about their drinking water. It contains information about where our drinking water comes from, what contaminants, if any, were detected during the last calendar year and any related health effects.

https://townofmerrimac.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-ANNUAL-DRINKING-WATER-REPORT.pdf