Conservation Tips for Community Water Suppliers

Water conservation tips for water suppliers from the Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force, the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, and the Massachusetts Emergency Managment Agency
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Tips for Saving Water Indoors and Outdoors

Water conservation tips for consumers from the Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force, the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, and the Massachusetts Emergency Managment Agency
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Water Conservation & Restriction Forms

Audit forms, surveys, and standards
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Drinking Water Conservation and Drought Management

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation's current precipitation conditions, drought status, and other information
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Water Conservation Standards for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Guidance document from the Massachusetts Water Resources Commission.
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US EPA WaterSense Program

EPA's "WaterSense" program: Water-saving ideas from the US Environmental Protection Agency
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Municipal Water Use Restrictions

Current nonessential-water-use limitations; presented in both list form and map of towns/cities with bans on water use
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About Water Management

The Water Management Act authorizes MassDEP to regulate the quantity of water withdrawn from Massachusetts water supplies to ensure adequate supplies for current and future needs.
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The Water Management Act

Link to Water Management Act regulations and legislation
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Seasonal Demand Management Plans

Drought-triggered Seasonal Demand Management Plans (SDMPs) for community public water suppliers (PWSs), golf courses, agricultural users, and commercial/iIndustrial users.  The SDMPs are for those entities holding a Massachusetts Water Management Act Registration Statement authorizing their water withdrawal.
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Water Management Policies & Guidance

Model bylaw for water use restriction, water use on golf courses, salt water withdrawal, and more
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Water Management Act & Watershed Permitting Forms

Permit applications and related forms
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Stressed basin map

Map of watersheds under ecological stress in Massachusetts. The stressed basin classification is intended to flag areas which may require a more comprehensive and detailed review of environmental impacts or require additional mitigation.
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The Interbasin Transfer Act

The Masschusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation administers the Interbasin Transfer Act, which governs the transfer of water and wastewater between river basins within the Commonwealth.
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Performance Standards for Public Water Supplies - RGPCD & UAW

Reported and MassDEP-adjusted values for residential gallons per capita day (RGPCD) and unaccounted-for water (UAW)
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Request for Site Exam/Site Screening Package

Part of the Water Management Act permitting process, the Request for Site Exam/Site Screening Package evaluates the suitability of a proposed source for a water withdrawal.
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Firm Yield Estimator

A downloadable tool for use by communities in estimating the yield of surface water reservoir systems, as part of compliance with the Water Management Act.
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Recently issued Permits & Decisions

Current Water Management Act permits and decisions. MassDEP issues permits that balance water use protection, water conservation, and reasonable economic development.
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Water Reuse

Reclaiming wastewater so that it can be reused safely
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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Reuse

Permits, potential uses, and more
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Permitting Process

Permits used for water reuse projects
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Policies & Guidance

Interim Guidelines for Reclaimed Water Use
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Other Sources of Information About Water Reuse

Links to external sites
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