The Water & Sewer Advisory Board at its meeting Wednesday evening heard a proposal from a resident water expert suggesting he might be able to increase Hopkinton’s in-basin water supply. Ken Weismantel has served as a public member of the Massachusetts Water...
The Water-Sewer Department issued a water use advisory Thursday after weeks of little rain and reduction in groundwater levels. "With water use rising, no rain in over 2 weeks and minimal chances in the forecast, groundwater levels continuing to decline and well...
The Water-Sewer Department is reiterating the importance of adhering to the town's water restriction orders following a warning earlier this week. "Crews out canvassing the town have found a large number of lawn sprinklers running," Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty...
The Water-Sewer Department is reminding residents to be mindful of water restrictions after increased water usage in town. "We have seen a dramatic increase in water use over the past several days," Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty stated in a notice to residents...
Hopkinton’s water supply has become a paramount town-wide issue. To meet the increasing demand for water quality and quantity, Hopkinton has been taking steps to connect with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s system. The three Select Board candidates in...
The Water/Sewer Advisory Board on Wednesday reviewed local options for meeting Hopkinton’s water demand without connecting to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority system, saying it potentially could be hundreds of thousands of dollars cheaper. Chair Paul...
Effective April 1, the town of Hopkinton is enacting a mandatory state of water supply conservation. The Department of Public Works released a public notice on Monday detailing the water restriction for all customers connected to the municipal water system. Until the...
The Department of Public Works is asking residents to "refrain from unnecessary water use" due to low groundwater levels. DPW director Kerry Reed informed residents in a notice on Tuesday that a continued lack of rain has caused a decline in available groundwater....
The town is requesting residents' help in preserving municipal water supplies by shutting off lawn sprinklers. In a press release, the town explained it is asking residents on municipal water to turn off any lawn sprinkler systems to help in preserving water for...
The town's Water and Sewer Department issued the following release: We are mandated by the town’s water management permit issued by the state to limit non-essential outdoor use, to protect stream flow and aquatic life, and ensure sustainable drinking water. The town...
