Water Board Imposes Tier 4 Restrictions After Pumping Surge
Norwell water board imposes Tier 4 restrictions after usage surge. The Board of Water Commissioners voted 2-0 to implement Tier 4 water restrictions effective immediately, citing a significant jump in pumping and declining well levels, Superintendent J. Federico reported. The board will conduct
Board of Water Commissioners · Meeting of June 17, 2026
Norwell water board imposes Tier 4 restrictions after usage surge. The Board of Water Commissioners voted 2-0 to implement Tier 4 water restrictions effective immediately, citing a significant jump in pumping and declining well levels, Superintendent J. Federico reported.
The board will conduct meter interrogations of the highest-usage customers, followed by notification letters and flyers. Board members indicated they will consider penalties for repeat violations in a future meeting. The Washington Street Water Treatment Plant project remains on schedule for presentation at the next town meeting.
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Source: the Board of Water Commissioners meeting of June 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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