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Water Department Office<\/p><\/div>\n

4300 Falmouth Road, Cotuit, MA 02635\u00a0 \u00a0Phone : (508) 428-2687<\/p>\n

INVITATION FOR BIDS (click here<\/a> for the bid package)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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, Thursday, June 16, 2026, 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.<\/p>\n

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 \u201cWater Service Connections to Sideline, Connections Sideline to Residence and Emergency Repairs\u201d.<\/p>\n

All bids must be made on the bid form included in the specifications.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Only one copy of the bid form is required.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

ATTENTION COTUIT RESIDENTS LEVEL II DROUGHT CONDITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DUE TO LOW WATER LEVELS, THE COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT HAS DECLARED A STATE OF VOLUNTARY WATER SUPPLY CONSERVATION EFFECTIVE 08\/19\/2025<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Please avoid all outside water use between the hours of 5:00 AM and 8:00 PM.<\/div>\n
\u2022 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.<\/div>\n
\u2022 Water only when necessary. Be aware of advanced weather forecasts, adjust your schedule for wind and rain to minimize water consumption.<\/div>\n
\u2022 Maintain your lawn at a height of at least two (2) inches to protect the roots and retain soil moisture.<\/div>\n
\u2022 Install rain shutoff devices on automatic irrigation systems, check moisture sensor controls for proper operation.<\/div>\n
\u2022 Replace or repair broken or missing sprinkler heads.<\/div>\n
\u2022 Water conservation kits are available at no charge, upon request.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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* Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use means a use that is not required for:<\/strong><\/div>\n
\u2022 Health and Safety reasons<\/div>\n
\u2022 Washing of boats, engines, marine equipment to prevent negative saltwater impacts<\/div>\n
\u2022 By permit, license, statute or regulation<\/div>\n
\u2022 To produce food, including vegetable gardens<\/div>\n
\u2022 For the maintenance of livestock<\/div>\n
\u2022 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<\/div>\n
\u2022 Irrigation of public parks and recreation fields before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.<\/div>\n
\u2022 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.<\/div>\n
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IMPLEMENTING THESE IMPORTANT CONSERVATION MEASURES COULD HELP TO AVOID A MANDATORY WATER BAN. PLEASE USE WATER WISELY!<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

PFAS in Household Items<\/a> – Time Magazine Article<\/p>\n

Town Council PFAS Workshop – click here<\/a> for Commissioner Churbuck’s recap of the meeting.<\/p>\n

IRRIGATION REGULATION – The BOWC voted to adopt an irrigation regulation dated August 25, 2021, which includes a rate increase for non-essential usage.\u00a0 The regulation can be viewed by clicking here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2023, the Cotuit Water Department provided 167,470,000 gallons of drinking water to 2,361 homes, businesses, and public buildings.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u00a0available online. Annual maintenance on structures and equipment allow us to get the full use of capital expenditures.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

You can read about the history of the Cotuit water departmen<\/a>t here – including some great photos.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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