Irrigation Policy
Water Conservation Policy Relative to Irrigation Systems.
As part of its Mass Department of Public Utilities Approved Rules and Regulations M.D.P.U. No.19 –
sheet 13 and in response to the Mass Department of Environmental Protection’s request to develop a
more aggressive “Water Conservation Policy” to help meet future demands created a Water
Conservation Policy. As part of that approved policy the following reference to lawn irrigation systems
is in effect and has been since January 1, 2005.
Sheet 13, Section 17 – WATER CONSERVATION POLICY
(5) Banned all new lawn irrigation systems connected to the Department supply after January 1, 2005. If a customer installed a lawn irrigation system after January 1, 2005 and connected it to the Department’s supply, the Department requires the Customer to disconnect the banned irrigation system within two business days of notification. In the event the irrigation system is not disconnected within two business days, the service will be terminated and a fine of $500.00 assessed to the customer. All fines and reconnection fees shall be paid before the service will be restored.
Irrigation systems installed after January 1, 2005 are permitted provided, they are supplied by an alternative water source such as a private well. At no time shall any component of the irrigation system and its plumbing enter any building supplied with water by the Department. The Department reserves the right to inspect all irrigation systems for proper installation and compliance with this restriction. Improperly installed systems and / or systems in violation of this restriction shall result in the termination, by the Department, of the customer’s municipal water service until all violations are remedied. In the event of service termination, all fees, including reconnection fees shall be paid prior to the re-establishment of municipal water service.
The Milford Water Department at this time would like to Thank all of its customers for their cooperation
in this matter and hope that by CONSERVING now we will ensure that we have plenty of water for the
future.
Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call. Information on the
approved Rules and Regulations may also be found by clicking here.
Respectfully,
David L. Condrey, Manager Milford Water Department
