Full Answer
How many wastewater treatment facilities are there in Massachusetts?
University of Massachusetts - Amherst (UMass), Major gas and electric utilities in the state. A total of 14 facilities are part of this pilot project, seven wastewater treatment facilities and seven drinking water treatment facilities.
What is the Long Pond water treatment plant?
The Town of Falmouth operates the Long Pond surface water treatment plant that processes over 1.5 billion gallons of drinking water for over 50% of the town. The Long Pond surface water facility has been the primary water source since the 1890's -- one of the oldest public drinking water facilities in the country.
Project Updates
Work began on Monday, August 23 with tree clearing along the access road, at the site of the new water treatment plant, and along Elm Street.
Background
For several years, the Medfield Board of Water and Sewerage, Department of Public Works, and professional consultants have worked to address manganese levels in water drawn from Medfield's Wells 3 and 4.
Project Scope
Construction of new treatment plant building and treatment system to remove manganese and iron from water pumped from Wells 3 and 4
Location
Medfield's Wells 3 and 4 are located off Elm Street, behind the Wheelock School. The new Water Treatment Plant will be built alongside the access road, close to Well 3. The General Contractor and subcontractors will utilize the access road that runs along the soccer fields, behind the Wheelock School to access the site.
Schedule
The project is expected to start on August 23, 2021 with tree clearing along the access road and at the site of the new treatment plant as well as sewer work on Elm Street and the access road. Site work will follow in September. The project will continue for approximately 18 months and completion is anticipated in February 2023.
Impact
Due to construction equipment, deliveries of materials, and a high level of activity throughout the construction phase, the Town will limit public access along the road and near the construction site. Access to the Wheelock School or the soccer fields will not be affected by this project.
Project Budget
At the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, a $12 million bond to fund the project was approved, incorporating all anticipated costs including construction, engineering, and project management. The debt service on the bond will be paid through the water rates on residents and businesses who use Town water.
What is the new treatment plant in Littleton, Texas?
The new treatment plant was created to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, (PFAS) chemical compounds discovered at elevated levels in 2019.
Is Littleton water safe?
Littleton’s public water supply is safe and reliable as regular testing shows the water meets all MassDEP standards, officials said. Last year, MassDEP adopted new regulations on PFAS and requited public water suppliers to begin testing.