Water Department Office
4300 Falmouth Road, Cotuit, MA 02635 Phone : (508) 428-2687
Surplus Equipment Bid, January 2026
The Cotuit Fire District, Water Department is now accepting sealed bids for the following surplus vehicle:
2016 DODGE RAM 1500 TRADESMAN 5.7L V8 ENGINE
MODEL: CREW CAB TRUCK
VIN# 1C6RR7FT2GS178604
PURCHASE DATE: 11/16/2015 ACTUAL MILEAGE: 98,310
ENGINE HOURS: 6,909 (4,025 DRIVE/2,884 IDLE)
CLICK HERE FOR BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS.
CLICK HERE FOR THE BID FORM.
NEW: CHECK PAYMENTS NOW GO TO OUR LOCKBOX
Please use this address when mailing your payment:
Cotuit, MA Fire District, Department 3940, PO Box 986500, Boston, MA 02298-6500
ATTENTION COTUIT RESIDENTS LEVEL II DROUGHT CONDITIONS
DUE TO LOW WATER LEVELS, THE COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT HAS DECLARED A STATE OF VOLUNTARY WATER SUPPLY CONSERVATION EFFECTIVE 08/19/2025
• Please avoid all outside water use between the hours of 5:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
• Non-Essential* outdoor water usage is restricted to two days per week only. Residents living in odd-numbered houses are asked to use water only on Monday & Wednesday, and even numbered houses on Tuesday & Thursday.
• Water only when necessary. Be aware of advanced weather forecasts, adjust your schedule for wind and rain to minimize water consumption.
• Maintain your lawn at a height of at least two (2) inches to protect the roots and retain soil moisture.
• Install rain shutoff devices on automatic irrigation systems, check moisture sensor controls for proper operation.
• Replace or repair broken or missing sprinkler heads.
• Water conservation kits are available at no charge, upon request.
* Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use means a use that is not required for:
• Health and Safety reasons
• Washing of boats, engines, marine equipment to prevent negative saltwater impacts
• By permit, license, statute or regulation
• To produce food, including vegetable gardens
• For the maintenance of livestock
• To meet the core functions of a business, including (not limited to): plant nurseries; golf courses; wedding venues; professional washing of exterior building surfaces, parking lots and driveways as necessary to apply surface treatments, pavement or cement
• Irrigation of public parks and recreation fields before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
• To establish a new lawn as necessary to stabilize soil in response to new construction or following the repair or replace of a septic system.
IMPLEMENTING THESE IMPORTANT CONSERVATION MEASURES COULD HELP TO AVOID A MANDATORY WATER BAN. PLEASE USE WATER WISELY!
PFAS in Household Items – Time Magazine Article
Town Council PFAS Workshop – click here for Commissioner Churbuck’s recap of the meeting.
IRRIGATION REGULATION – The BOWC voted to adopt an irrigation regulation dated August 25, 2021, which includes a rate increase for non-essential usage. The regulation can be viewed by clicking here.
In 2023, the Cotuit Water Department provided 167,470,000 gallons of drinking water to 2,361 homes, businesses, and public buildings.
We monitor and analyze the water to check that it meets or exceeds all state and federal standards. We provide an annual report detailing the water quality which is sent to every residence in Cotuit and is also available online. Annual maintenance on structures and equipment allow us to get the full use of capital expenditures.
Our mission is to provide a clean and adequate water supply for the Cotuit District through a central system for drinking, domestic and commercial use and fire protection. We need to own and control sufficient natural land areas for well-field production and aquifer protection. We are constantly evaluating our infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance for public health and planning for the future needs of the village we serve. We aim to provide efficient and friendly service to our ratepayers and customers.
You can read about the history of the Cotuit water department here – including some great photos.
