Plymouth County, MA

Plymouth County, MA - Drinking Water

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Project Background

A small water utility in Plymouth County, MA, is looking to connect seasonal users to the main distribution system, increasing their customer base by offering year-round service. The current main lines are shallow and undersized, causing them to be unable to support year-round service. For this reason, the community is looking to upsize the lines and bury at an adequate depth for year round use.

Currently, community members that have seasonal pipes rely on private wells that provide water to residents during off-season. In addition to the general issue of water provision, a major concern is that these private wells have tested high for nitrates and magnesium.

Description of the Community:

The utility serves 117 houses, with 65 being year-round residents and the remaining being seasonal residents because they are served by seasonal water mains and are unable to occupy their homes when their seasonal mains are not operational. The community’s annual per capita income is approximately $45,000, and while it is not designated as underserved, there are significant concerns pertaining to the community’s inability to provide essential services like water to its residents.

Project Scope of Work:

The project will require an assessment of the current drinking water distribution system, and the development of a preliminary engineering report to assess alternatives, establish a recommended alternative, implementation costs, and long-term operational costs associated with year-round water distribution to community members currently connected to the seasonal main lines.

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