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Chester Water – Rescue to Renewal: 12/15/24 Update

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Chester Water – Rescue to Renewal: 12/15/24 Update

By Wendy on December 15, 2024 in News

Your water team has long believed we are on track for improved water quality. Read more for details.

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Critical Drought Declared Across Massachusetts

By Wendy on November 19, 2024 in News

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Water Use Restriction for Chester Water Users – November 1, 2024

By Wendy on November 01, 2024 in News

The Water Commission has issued a Water Use Restriction for Chester Water system users as of November 1, 2024. Read more for details.

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Fall Hydrant Flushing – Beginning 10/22/24

By Wendy on October 21, 2024 in News

Fall hydrant flushing is beginning Tuesday, October 22. Read more for details.

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Chester Water/Lead Service Line Inventory

By Wendy on October 16, 2024 in News

Read more to see documents related to the Lead Service Line Inventory (LSL Program).

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IMPORTANT UPDATE from the SELECTBOARD and the WATER COMMISSION – September 26, 2024

By Wendy on September 26, 2024 in News

The MASS Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has rescinded the Boil Water Order for customers of the Chester public water system. Read more for details.

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