Proactive Water

Update: Streamflow now much below normal

As of 11:15am on Sunday, May 28, 2023, the measured Streamflow was recorded as “Much below normal”. We don’t know why as other sites are green, but it explains Gardner’s concern over water usage. Just click on the image for a larger view of all stats.

Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson’s Proactive Caution Proves Warranted

At 9:15pm on May 27, 2023, a new Streamflow measurement West of Gardner showed below normal. Up until that point, Streamflow has been normal or above normal in the area, so Gardner Magazine wondered why a decision was made to have a 9am to 5pm Non-Essential Water Use Ban in Gardner MA. Somehow, somebody knew. Good news is that there is no drought and the long-term maps shows conditions wetter than normal if anything.