FLUSHING LOCATIONS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2022

 FLUSHING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:  4300 FALMOUTH ROAD, SANDALWOOD DRIVE, BOB WHITE RUN, MELISSA, , ELMWOOD, ROSEWOOD, AND EASTWOOD LANE.

 FLUSHING SIGNS WILL BE VISIBLE IN THESE AREAS.  RESIDENTS IN THESE AREAS ARE ADVISED TO REFRAIN FROM LAUNDERING BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 4:00 PM AND TO SET WATER ASIDE FOR DRINKING AND COOKING PURPOSES.

 ALL RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WATER CLARITY BEFORE USE, WHILE THIS PROGRAM IS IN OPERATION, AS WATER LINES OUTSIDE THE FLUSHING AREA COULD BE AFFECTED.  IF YOU DO EXPERIENCE WATER DISCOLORATION, WAIT UNTIL AFTER 4PM AND RUN YOUR COLD WATER THROUGH A HIGH- VOLUME FAUCET SUCH AS A BATHTUB UNTIL IT RUNS CLEAR.

 THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT

FLUSHING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: WHITES, RIDGE TOP ROAD, ROUTE 28 FROM THE OFFICE TO THE MARSTONS MILLS LINE, LOVELLS ROAD, DOGWOOD LANE, PINE VIEW DRIVE, BRAMBLE BUSH, STUB TOE ROAD, BUTTERNUT ROAD, TREELINE DRIVE, CHERRY WOOD, TARRAGON AND FOX DEN BLUFF.

 FLUSHING SIGNS WILL BE VISIBLE IN THESE AREAS.  RESIDENTS IN THESE AREAS ARE ADVISED TO REFRAIN FROM LAUNDERING BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 4:00 PM AND TO SET WATER ASIDE FOR DRINKING AND COOKING PURPOSES.

 ALL RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WATER CLARITY BEFORE USE, WHILE THIS PROGRAM IS IN OPERATION, AS WATER LINES OUTSIDE THE FLUSHING AREA COULD BE AFFECTED.  IF YOU DO EXPERIENCE WATER DISCOLORATION, WAIT UNTIL AFTER 4PM AND RUN YOUR COLD WATER THROUGH A HIGH- VOLUME FAUCET SUCH AS A BATHTUB UNTIL IT RUNS CLEAR.

 THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT

FLUSHING LOCATIONS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022

 FLUSHING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: NORTH SIDE OF SANTUIT-NEWTOWN ROAD, BRITTANY, FOREST HILL, RIDGETOP, DANIELLE, MICHELLE, KIMBERLY, WILD WAY, WHITES LANE.

 FLUSHING SIGNS WILL BE VISIBLE IN THESE AREAS.  RESIDENTS IN THESE AREAS ARE ADVISED TO REFRAIN FROM LAUNDERING BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 4:00 PM AND TO SET WATER ASIDE FOR DRINKING AND COOKING PURPOSES.

 ALL RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WATER CLARITY BEFORE USE, WHILE THIS PROGRAM IS IN OPERATION, AS WATER LINES OUTSIDE THE FLUSHING AREA COULD BE AFFECTED.  IF YOU DO EXPERIENCE WATER DISCOLORATION, WAIT UNTIL AFTER 4PM AND RUN YOUR COLD WATER THROUGH A HIGH- VOLUME FAUCET SUCH AS A BATHTUB UNTIL IT RUNS CLEAR.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT

FLUSHING LOCATIONS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022

 FLUSHING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: STATION #5 (FALMOUTH ROAD) FALMOUTH ROAD FROM STATION #5 TO THE OFFICE AND THE NORTH SIDE OF SANTUIT-NEWTOWN ROAD.

 FLUSHING SIGNS WILL BE VISIBLE IN THESE AREAS.  RESIDENTS IN THESE AREAS ARE ADVISED TO REFRAIN FROM LAUNDERING BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 4:00 PM AND TO SET WATER ASIDE FOR DRINKING AND COOKING PURPOSES.

 ALL RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WATER CLARITY BEFORE USE, WHILE THIS PROGRAM IS IN OPERATION, AS WATER LINES OUTSIDE THE FLUSHING AREA COULD BE AFFECTED.  IF YOU DO EXPERIENCE WATER DISCOLORATION, WAIT UNTIL AFTER 4PM AND RUN YOUR COLD WATER THROUGH A HIGH- VOLUME FAUCET SUCH AS A BATHTUB UNTIL IT RUNS CLEAR.

 THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT

FLUSHING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: WELLFIELD (SANTUIT-NEWTOWN ROAD/SAMPSONS MILL ROAD) AND MAIN STREET.

 FLUSHING SIGNS WILL BE VISIBLE IN THESE AREAS.  RESIDENTS IN THESE AREAS ARE ADVISED TO REFRAIN FROM LAUNDERING BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 4:00 PM AND TO SET WATER ASIDE FOR DRINKING AND COOKING PURPOSES.

 ALL RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WATER CLARITY BEFORE USE, WHILE THIS PROGRAM IS IN OPERATION, AS WATER LINES OUTSIDE THE FLUSHING AREA COULD BE AFFECTED.  IF YOU DO EXPERIENCE WATER DISCOLORATION, WAIT UNTIL AFTER 4PM AND RUN YOUR COLD WATER THROUGH A HIGH- VOLUME FAUCET SUCH AS A BATHTUB UNTIL IT RUNS CLEAR.

 THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT

COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM

The Cotuit Water Department is interested in developing a Source Water Protection Program.   Our supply is showing elevated concentrations of sodium (likely related to road salts). Although our preliminary testing shows no contamination by PFAS we remain concerned about contaminants of emerging concern (CECs).

The goal is to identify sources of pollution (including septic systems and road salting areas) within the contributing areas to our drinking water wells.  A hydrogeologic study was recently completed that shows the modeled contributing areas.  The size of the contributing areas is directly dependent upon the pumping rates of the wells.  Approximately half of the summer pumping is attributed to lawn irrigation.  Therefore, the goals are two-fold:  a) reduce summer pumping to minimize contributing areas, and 2) manage pollution sources within the contributing areas.

The Water Department is exploring an Irrigation Policy/Regulation that is intended to reduce seasonal water demands caused by in-ground automatic lawn irrigation systems.  According to hydrologic analyses, approximately 50% of the summer peak pumping may be caused by these irrigation systems and is amplifying de-watering (and probable ecological impacts) to the Little River and associated wetlands.  

One of the objectives of the internship is to develop a GIS-based inventory of irrigation systems that are connected to the public water supply and to develop a public education/outreach strategy to encourage homeowners to reduce demands by considering alternative landscaping and/or the use of a private on-site irrigation well to relieve demands on the public system.  In-field (early morning) surveys will be conducted to identify locations of irrigation systems.  

A second objective is to identify contamination sources including septic systems and road salting areas and to develop a management program to address these threats.  Management options could include upgrades to septic systems with enhanced treatment and reduction of road salting in targeted areas.

The internship is available starting July 1, 2021 and is funded for 10 weeks, 40 hours per week at a rate of $15/hour.  The internship will require on-site activities in the Cotuit area of Cape Cod and mapping and/or GIS skills.  The candidate must also have a valid Class D driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Please reply with letter of interested and resume to:

Jen Nash

Cotuit Water Department

jen@cotuitwater.org

508-428-2687 ext. 101

on August 4, 2021 The Cotuit Fire District, Board of Water Commissioners held a workshop to finalize the proposed Irrigation Regulation.  The regulation will be discussed and adopted at the upcoming August 25th BOWC meeting.  The regulation can by found by clicking here.  The commissioners welcome your comments at this upcoming meeting.

Click here to view the most recent draft of the Proposed Irrigation Policy.  This policy will be presented and discussed at the Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association Meeting on Monday, July 19th at 7:30 p.m.  The meeting will take place in person at Freedom Hall, and also via Zoom using the following link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89894251615.  This item is also on the agenda for the Board of Water Commissioners Meeting on Wednesday, July 21 at 5:30 p.m.  This meeting will also be held in person at Freedom Hall, and via Zoom by using the following link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3462071880   The Commissioners encourage your participation and feedback at both of these meetings.  A final policy will be voted on and adopted at the BOWC meeting. 

The Board of Water Commissioners of the Cotuit Fire District, will receive sealed bids for Installation of Water Service Connections to Sideline, Connections Sideline to Residence and Emergency Repairs, until 2:00 P.M. Local Time, Monday, June 21, 2021, at the office of the Cotuit Water Department, 4300 Falmouth Road, Cotuit, MA 02635, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. 

Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Board of Water Commissioners, and the envelope will bear on the outside, the name of the Contractor submitting the bid and marked “Water Service Connections to Sideline, Connections Sideline to Residence and Emergency Repairs.”    

All bids must be made on the bid form included in the specifications.  All blank spaces for bid price must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the bid form must be fully completed and executed when submitted.  Only one copy of the bid form is required.  The bid form can be found HERE.

The Board of Water Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to take such action as they deem to be in the best interest of the Cotuit Fire District.

BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS

FLUSHING LOCATIONS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021

FLUSHING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: COTUIT MEADOWS, AND ROUTE 28 FROM THE GATEWAY CHRISTIAN CENTER TO COTUIT MEADOWS DEVELOPMENT.

FLUSHING SIGNS WILL BE VISIBLE IN THESE AREAS.  RESIDENTS IN THESE AREAS ARE ADVISED TO REFRAIN FROM LAUNDERING BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 4:00 PM AND TO SET WATER ASIDE FOR DRINKING AND COOKING PURPOSES.

ALL RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WATER CLARITY BEFORE USE, WHILE THIS PROGRAM IS IN OPERATION, AS WATER LINES OUTSIDE THE FLUSHING AREA COULD BE AFFECTED.  IF YOU DO EXPERIENCE WATER DISCOLORATION, WAIT UNTIL AFTER 4PM AND RUN YOUR COLD WATER THROUGH A HIGH- VOLUME FAUCET SUCH AS A BATHTUB UNTIL IT RUNS CLEAR.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT