[Adopted 5-10-2021 ATM by Art. 40]
This bylaw is adopted by the Town under its police powers to
protect public, safety, health and welfare and its powers under MGL
c. 40, § 21 et seq., and implements the Town's authority
to regulate water use pursuant to MGL c. 41, § 69B.
The purpose of this bylaw is to protect, preserve, and maintain
the public health, safety, and welfare of residents by providing a
source of potable public water. The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners
in conjunction with Town Meeting approval has designed, built, and
installed wells, water treatment facilities, and a piping system to
provide the potable water.
A.
The Water Service Area is the geographical area in which public water
service is available, as shown on an official map adopted by the Board.
B.
An Expansion Service Area is the portion of the Water Service Area
in which the Town plans to provide or has provided water service by
the construction of water extensions.
A.
All properties (residential, commercial, industrial) located in a
Water Service Area shall connect to the public water system.
B.
All properties (residential, commercial, industrial) located in an
Expansion Service Area shall connect to the public water system within
three months of the service availability. It is the policy of the
Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners that the source of potable
water shall be from the Department of Public Works Water Division
unless the applicant can demonstrate to the Commissioners that the
location of the land or structure is unique such that connection would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise to the appellant
and that desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment
to the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating
from the intent or purpose of this bylaw.
The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners shall adopt from
time to time such water rules and regulations as deemed necessary
for the implementation of this bylaw.
